<p>In the very, very unlikely case that I am denied admission to either FSU and or UF, I guess that UCF will be the school I get stuck with and I have noticed from last years UCF dorm/housing application that there is no mention of specific roommate preferences when selecting a dorm or roommate.
I in particular make no bones about it, and I dont care if I am politically incorrect, but I just refused to room with a dude with gay tendencies nor a roomie that smokes cigarettes or doesnt take school seriously. Additionally, I refuse to room with a guy who is not cultured and plans on watching Nickelodeon all day long. How can I assure myself that if I go to UCF, I wont get stuck with a roommate that just doesnt jive with my needs ?</p>
<p>Lol we can be roommates. Jk. Seriously though, I would call and see if you could make preferences or request that you don’t get any of these type of people. I’ve heard that you are allowed to do that</p>
<p>They tried out a preference based situation one year, but they ended up having even more problems. Unless you know an individual attending the school, and request them, you will be placed randomly. However, if you’re again drugs and such, you can choose the wellness housing, where you (and all others there) sign a form of certification that you will not drink, use drugs, etc.</p>
<p>Other then that, sorry to burst your bubble, they’re not going to make exceptions for you. Life doesn’t work that way.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Lol at the fact he put a non nickelodian watcher or stogie smoker in the needs category. I’d also suggest adding “a pair of testicles” to that list.</p>
<p>That sounds very fitting!</p>
<p>I’m honestly convinced that this poor guy is an attention whore. I wish him the best of luck.</p>
<p>I’ll pray for his roommate, too.</p>
<p>I just cannot believe that UCF randomly assigns roommates and no consideration is given to studious students who are really trying to achieve and strive for something positive in college as opposed to drinking all day long. G-d, please answer my prays and allow me the chance to attend FSU or UF !</p>
<p>Not every student who wishes to achieve high grades will lock themselves into their dorm rooms. Many students want to experience the town, and night live-it’s part of the experience, and to deprive yourself of that is only taking it away from you. Also, just because an individual does drugs, does not necessarily mean they will not study, etc. I don’t support it, too, but I don’t judge it. My friend is a huge pot abuser, but the most intelligent guy I’ve met, you received a 34 on the ACT without studying, classes, etc. Judging someone is not always going to supply you with the riot Verdict.</p>
<p>Konichiwa **<strong><em>es. Are you looking for the most kick-ass *</em></strong>ing roommate that ever lived? If so, look no further. You *<strong><em>ing found him. I’m a 25-year-old professional marketing agent with experience at bad-ass companies in New York *</em></strong>ing City. That’s right! What you know about experience? I graduated from Auburn University in Alabama, and moved to NYC at the ripe, tender age of 22. After deciding that New York was a stinky *<strong><em>-hole, I moved back to Alabama to cultivate more professional experience. Why? So I can make millions of dollars and not have to post *</em></strong> like this on Craigslist.</p>
<p>Anyway, so I landed this job with a marketing firm in San Francisco, and I have no *<strong><em>ing clue where to live. Honestly, I’m moving there in 3 weeks, so I don’t give a *</em></strong> if I have to sleep in your bathtub. </p>
<p>A bit about me: I’m respectful, quiet, clean and I won’t bother any of your *<strong><em>. If you leave *</em></strong> out, I’m just like, “Oh **** I better not mess with this *<strong><em>, because it’s not mine.” I turn off lights. I clean toilets. *</em></strong> it. I’ll even cook for you. That’s right! My dad is a chef and taught me everything there is to know about cooking southern cajun cuisine. I’ll fry green tomatoes, cover them with marinated crab meat and smother that **** in bearnaise. EVERY. GODDAMN. NIGHT. Don’t eat meat? That’s *<strong><em>ing FANTASTIC! I’ll make a zucchini and yellow squash carpaccio that will knock your *</em></strong>ing socks off. </p>
<p>I also read a lot. I *<strong><em>ing LOVE books. Vonnegut, Palahniuk, Hawthorne. All that *</em></strong>. I read Tuesday’s with Morrie the other day. It’s a sad story, but I learned something about life, love, knowledge and the pursuit of something greater than myself. *<strong><em>ing smart. Do you like movies? I *</em></strong>ing love them. We can watch the **** out of some movies together if you like, or go get drinks, or work out, hike, play video games or play a game of one-on-one basketball, or I don’t have to talk to you at all. It’s completely UP TO YOU! </p>
<p>Sometimes I play guitar. Are you going to love getting baked and listening to Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd? LIVE? WHENEVER THE **** YOU WANT? Of course you are! I’ll take requests and learn any song you like, because I have the voice of an angel and the acoustical stylings of James *<strong><em>ing Taylor. AWWWWWW *</em></strong> YEA!</p>
<p>A lot of people ask me, “Hey, you’re from Alabama. Are you racist?” And, the answer to that question is, no. I’m not racist or judgmental at all. I love everyone. I’m a secular humanist. I *<em>**ING LOVE PEOPLE. That’s the only requirement to being a secular humanist actually. You have to like other human beings and want to help them for no other reason than they are human regardless of race, religion or sexual preference. *</em><em>?!!!? Pretty *</em>**ing cool right?</p>
<p>I own almost nothing! I’m driving my car from Alabama to California in which I’ll be transporting two duffelbags of clothes, one laptop computer, one guitar, one cell-phone with charger, 8 pairs of shoes, one picture frame, probably some condoms and a *<strong><em>load of beef jerky and Pringles for the trip. Though, you can expect the jerky to be gone upon my arrival. Unless you’d like me to pick up some on my way into the city. See?! I’m the most considerate person you’ve ever met. I’m offering to buy you *</em></strong> already!</p>
<p>Am I interested in your pad? You can bet my nomadic ass I am! I only require 4 walls, a ceiling and a floor to shelter me from the elements. Other than that, anything else will be considered a convenient plus. I’m taking being a roommate to the next level. Email me! I’ll hook yo ass up with Facebook links, background checks, credit reports, phone numbers, resumes, references, awards, sexual history, pictures of karate trophies and a list of the top 10 women I’d like to bang before I die. If you want a next-generation roommate who consistently blows your ****ing mind with awesomeness, then hit me up. I’m ready to give you money.</p>
<p>Write,</p>
<p>I’m starting to get sick of you. I don’t come on these forums often. I only come on once in a while to see if there are any interesting topics that I want to read. Every time I come on though, all I see is YOU posting about stupid *<strong><em>. You bring topics way off topic and talk about things that have nothing to do with UCF like how much you like sausage pizza and how you only own winter clothes or how you don’t like the curves on your body. Nobody gives a *</em></strong>, stay on topic. I’d say like 50% of all posts within the past month belong to you. Do you just sit on this website 24/7 and anxiously wait until somebody makes a new post so you can go make a reply? You think you are some big shot because you got accepted into UCF against all odds. You have way below average stats for UCF, you are lucky you got in. You will probably struggle in your courses since you aren’t up to par with the other students. I feel bad for whoever has to room with you, they don’t know what they’re in for.</p>
<p>Had to get that off my chest.</p>
<p>^ I lol’d. I think the same things sometimes but she’s nice…give her a break mayne</p>
<p>@problem </p>
<p>You have a point, but she is nice.</p>
<p>And while this board is informative, I don’t think that is its only purpose. I too want to get to know people who might be going to the same college next year. As long as the question has been answered I don’t see too much wrong with talking about personal stuff and using this board as a chatroom that revolves around UCF.</p>
<p>When I went to a presentation of UCF held by an admissions officer, he told me there is a short survey you fill out and they try to match you up. It probably isn’t perfect and I wouldn’t trust that either way, I’m going on the website to meet people that way you’re guaranteed you’re making the right decision and choosing someone you like.</p>
<p>Doesnt ■■■■■■■■ cost money now?</p>
<p>Last year it was free, so I’m assuming it will be the same this year</p>
<p>I appreciate all the responses, but as all can read just from the listed post from
my original question, there are many different personalities even on this board. I just wanted to know why does UCF just randomly stick new roommates together without any suggestions from the roommates themselves ? How hard can it be to stick smokers with smokers or potheads with other potheads ? All the other schools somehow match up their students. What can be done to correct this odd situation ?</p>
<p>As previously stated, they attempted to do a personality matching service a couple years ago and it actually decreased roommate satisfaction so they scrapped it. Furthermore, pot is illegal and smoking in the dorm is strictly prohibited (even within 50 feet of the building)</p>
<p>I’m sure you can make adjustments to housing and you can tell them your preference. It wouldn’t hurt.</p>
<p>ProblemOfChoice-
I apologize for not making myself clearer, but why can’t UCF administration at least make an attempt to match “like-minded” students. It seems the other colleges in Florida do and it appears to work.</p>
<p>I’m almost positive they will ask basic questions to try and match you up, but it is not guaranteed you will have the perfect match. To correct the situation, like I said before, I would recommend you check out room surf . com. You fill out a lengthy profile and can specify what you particularly want to stay away from. It asks you about your study habits, sleep habits, party habits, smoking, etc.</p>