<p>You survive it by going into it with an attitude of ‘Differences are what’s going to make this interesting and worthwhile’. I had a roommate like you last semester - we were complete opposites, but I went into the semester with a good attitude. Even though she was my polar opposite I thought it was cool that I was getting to live with someone completely different from me - it was an educational experience. She, on the other hand, had a horrible attitude like yours and thought that because I was not the exact same as her, I was worthy of her hatred. She was vindictive and petty and ultimately a terrible person to live with. I remained polite and respectful of our differences, because I saw her choices as valid, but she saw everything I did as alien and freakish. Needless to say, I asked for a roommate change after the semester ended. Everyone who met her thought she was immature and rude. Try to have more of an open mind instead of being like my roommate.</p>