@Materof2 I have a slight feeling that he may be depressed as he never leaves the room. I might in fact bring it up to the residential college coordinator, I could imagine counseling would help.
I also recommend going to the RA and then that person’s superior about the suspected depression. Not about smelly food or Kpop posters. It is the human thing to do.
@piranhavator Is creepy roommate a smart kid? How can he survive college?
If that’s your only worry with your roommate, all I can say, good to be carefree and young, It takes two to tango! Looks like you both haven’t found a partner. If creepy kid is not hurting anyone, let it be and move on.
Better luck next time.
From a student perspective, I’d ask to move rooms and call it a day. It is not your business that he obsesses over KPop or hangs posters. It is also not your responsibility if he is depressed.
It obviously bothers you so much that you post on CC so I’d just move to a different room and move on. Don’t be rude to him about it because no need to make him feel bad/angry/etc.
22 hours a day in the room? He should be in his own single. You haven’t met anyone you can room with? Get out - move out. You shouldn’t have to live like this. I’m sorry you didn’t get a better situation. Good luck.
Ask to move. You deserve better. College should be a positive experience.
You can tell housing all the real reasons but just tell your roommate something simple, but honest, like you don’t enjoy Kpop.