You may have grown up living with lots of siblings, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year (or even years)!
Be clear about your expectations from the beginning. Do you know in advance that you hate it when someone hits the snooze button (贪睡闹铃) fifteen times every morning? That you're a neat freak (怪人)? That you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up? It's not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to avoid problems before they become problems.
Address problems when they're little. Is your roommate always forgetting her things for the shower, and taking yours? Addressing things that annoy you while they're still little can help your roommate be aware of something she may not otherwise know. And addressing little things is much easier than addressing them after they've become big.
This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflict. Don't think he'll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.
Be mindful of who you bring into your room-and how often. But your roommate may not. Be mindful of how often you bring people over. If your roommate studies best in the quiet, and you study best in a group, can you alternate who hits the library and who gets the room?
A. Be open to new ideas and experiences.
B. Respect all the things that belong to your roommate.
C. You may love having your study group into your room.
D. Expect to learn, grow and change during the time in the college.
E. Are your clothes being borrowed faster than you can wash them?
F. Let your roommate know as soon as you can about your little preferences.
G. Having a roommate can be both a challenge and a great part of your college experience.
