<p>One of my good friends just decided to attend the same college as me and we're both in the same dorm hall. Since she decided so late I already found a roommate and met her in person (she wasn't very talkative but she seemed pretty normal). I would rather room with my friend solely because I know her and it would be a lot easier to meet new people because I know for sure I'd have someone that I'm comfortable with by my side. Move in is only 2 months away and I'm just wondering is it too late to drop my current roommate? Should I drop her? Is that too rude to do? </p>
<p>I don’t think she would be too upset if you decided to room with your friend instead, it doesn’t sound like you two are too close.</p>
<p>But you should make sure you and your friend are compatible as roommates before you decide. You should discuss things like cleanliness, sleeping hours, study hours/quiet time, alcohol, etc. Basically the things school ask on roommate questionnaires. But go through those kinds of questions and remember that you’re going to be sharing a teeny tiny space together for the next year.</p>
<p>Going with a random roommate can be good, too. Once in a while you’ll get stuck with a crazy person, but usually it works out and you get a new friend.</p>
<p>I have heard that it can be a bad idea to room with a friend for freshman year of college. You already know each other well, but you don’t know their personal living habits or the way they will change once in college, so you can really get on each other’s nerves. Plus, it might lead you to just hang out with her and not branch out or try being a new person yourself.</p>
<p>Could you handle losing her as a friend? It might seem more comfortable to live with someone you know, but if things go south (like they did with my roommate) it’s much more awkward if you are in the same social circle. Honestly, if you can get the same building you’ll see plenty of each other.</p>
<p>It’s always a good idea to branch out the first year of college. How long ago did you commit to the other person? If it’s only been a few days or so, it’d probably wouldn’t be a big deal, but the other person was probably excited when she found a roommate as well. What did you have in common or how long did you talk? It’ your decision, but remember you can always room with your friend next year if this one doesn’t work out. Good luck and congrats on fordham!!</p>
<p>Every situation I’ve encountered where someone decides to room with a friend from high school has ended badly. My suggestion is that you keep the new roomie - this expands your circle of friends doubly, since you’ll probably get to know your old friend’s new roomie and hallmates.</p>
<p>Rooming with your friend probably won’t make it as easier to meet people as you think it will. If she’s living in the same dorm as you, then you’ll likely see her often, and you can still go to whatever events you want together. But it’s good not to spend ALL of your time with one person. That’s often how you can start to get on each other’s nerves. If both of you room with someone new, think of it as an opportunity to meet two new people (and potentially many more, if both of those roommates introduce you to other friends). You can spend as much or as little time with your friend as you want to, while still meeting new people, and you guys can always decide to room together in the future if you want to.</p>
<p>If she’s your best friend then you shouldn’t room together, but you might want to try to room in the same dorm as her so you have some connection. I’m rooming next year with a kid who I’ve known since elementary school. We were never “good friends”, but we had some small talk here and there. </p>
<p>I would imagine having a roommate, like others have said, that you don’t know too well would be better than rooming with your best friend.</p>
<p>^^My S2 and his best friend are going to the same college. They plan to live near each other, but have other roommates and branch out a little bit. </p>