<p>It’s really not that bad. I roomed with my best friend and we got along just fine, nothing different from a year ago. We didn’t get each other this year and I’m living with one of my friends in an apartment and I don’t really like him. I’m glad I have the single though because I don’t think I would be able to room with him. It’s all about luck. If you don’t like your roommate, then don’t stay in your room/apartment with them. Hang out with your other friends. You don’t have to stay in your room; you can stay in the library or something. Just deal with the differences with your roommate and you should get along fine.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about having a roommate. People here seem to make things sound so much worse than they are. Living with a roommate is not a horrible experience unless you make it one.</p>
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<p>Most schools won’t let you switch rooms just because you don’t like your roommate. How socially ■■■■■■■■ must one be to not be able to coexist with 4 different people on separate occasions? Sounds like your friend has issues beyond their roommate.</p>
<p>I loved my roommates (4-person apartment style dorm, 2 in each bedroom). We were very lucky and we got along terrifically…we spent tons of time together. There were only a few tense moments, between me and my suitemate. Our personalities really clashed…if we were both in a good mood everything was fine. But if one of us was tired, sick, stressed, you name it…watch out. We never had an out-and-out fight though, which was nice.</p>
<p>Even if you PLAN to room with a friend…chances are fair you’ll end up NOT being (at least great) friends by the end of the year. Not always, but…</p>
<p>I do think it’s a great learning experience though. SO many people now have questionable social skills. Negotiation is a part of life. It will be good to learn that one HAS to compromise/get along. Or your life will be miserable. If you have a slob of a roommate, or they talk LOUDLY on the phone while you’re studying…you’ll pick up your half of the room and go study elsewhere. Etc. LOTS of people end up making friends with someone in another room and hanging out THERE more than in their own room. Hang in lounges, libraries, etc. Early risers versus night owls is another big issue. Also…THREE to a room can be bad because two can bond and hate the other. Bad times. BIG rooms like some colleges have (NYU) can be good AND bad. Lots of people to buffer arguments, but no bathroom time. </p>
<p>You’ll work it out. You’re LEARNING so you can EARN so you can live where you want when you’re an adult. It’s hard if you’ve had your own room all your life, but it’s a good lesson.</p>