<p>So I just got assigned to my roommate, and it turns out she lives by me and we have mutual friends. So I asked my boyfriend to ask his friends about her and I asked my other friend to ask hers. They all told me she was a lesbian. Also she was sent away because she used to cut herself. Honestly, I have absolutely no problem with gay/lesbian/bisexual people, but this puts me in a really awkward position to live with one. I really feel like I'll be uncomfortable to live with her and I'm not sure what to do. Do you think if I call the Housing Department ASAP, they would change roommates for me?</p>
<p>A) You haven’t met her yet
B) There’s a good chance your friends are pulling your leg
C) If everything you said is actually true, and you don’t fell comfortable, then going to housing is your only option. I’d go to the office instead of calling, as it gets things going much quicker (atleast from my ug experience). If there’s ample time, you should be able to get a new one. Tell housing instead that you know the girl and you have not had good interactions in the past, not that you found out shes gay and don’t like her lifestyle*</p>
<p>if you “absolutely have no problems with gay/lesbian/bisexual people” then you shouldnt have a problem living with her, its not like shes going to try to seduce you while your sleeping. You dont even know her yet, she could be really nice and could be a new best friend.</p>
<p>If your assigned roommate really has a history of trying to harm herself and has been in custody or Baker acted for trying to hurt herself, I think you have every right to demand her not being your roommate. You’ll have enough to keep yourself busy freshman year; you shouldn’t be burdened with worrying about having a roommate who might be unstable, or who might try to hurt you and not just herself.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. I’m sure she really is a great person, but it’s like being put in a situation of rooming with the opposite sex. It would be awkward and uncomfortable to change in front of her. Especially since my dorm doesn’t even have it’s own bathroom. I’m not really sure I can change anyways so I guess I’ll just make the most out of it. As for her cutting herself, if it really is or becomes a problem, I’ll obviously do something about it. Let’s just hope it was all rumors.</p>
<p>You can always change your room assignment anytime. Room with her a few weeks before making your decision to change your room. Once you get used to it, and her lifestyle, its not so bad. As far as changing clothes while your roommate is in the same room, it’s not so bad either. They don’t stare at you when your changing, or at least I hope not. </p>
<p>What you could also do, is not look at this as a potential negative way, not that you are of course. Instead look at this as a educational experience to see homosexual aren’t that different from anyone else.</p>
<p>As far as cutting herself, your mind is in the right place. Do something about it, but I hope in a way that benefits her and yourself.</p>
<p>Then again, all of these assumptions can be rumors. Only one real way to find out!</p>
<p>You could call housing, tell then you have been assigned a roommate that you know of, who has a prior history of hospitalization for emotional issues and who you believe to be gay, and you want to know what the process is for requesting a change. They can tell you if you have grounds for a change now, or if you might have to give it a go and then report problems and request a change. </p>
<p>Call, express your concern. No sense anguishing about it for months. Call and ask how you approach this. Don’t call TO REQUEST A CHANGE, call to ask how you would handle this situation. They will be very helpful if you call first to inquire. If you live close, stop by. If not, call. Realize they are very busy now, and getting hundreds of calls like yours.</p>
<p>Like omg like my boyfriend and like my friends like told me my roommate like cuts herself and likes girls like omg no way.</p>
<p>But in all seriousness it is probably nonsense I used to say the same about weird antisocial kids when I was in highschool. It is messed up but none of it was true. </p>
<p>Do what I did. Grow up</p>