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On making rules and dorm lifeOct 08 '00 Write an essay on this topic.Having problems with your roommate? Conflicts arise from every aspect of life, be it as big as sleeping schedules or as small as ugly posters (too many of which can create a big problem). There is no avoiding the uncomfortable reality of sharing that teeny little cubby with that strange other person, but there are ways in which to make the roommate experience more livable. *MAKE RULES!!! I cannot stress this enough! Ignore the little voice inside of you wanting to seem cool and flexible, and acknowledge your pet peeves as soon as you meet your new roommate. (This way, it doesn't seem like you are poking at little things about the person which bother you, as it may if you wait, say, a month before telling them that the smell of nailpolish makes you gag.) Think about your habits (are you a neat freak?), and about your priorities (studying over talking on the phone?). WRITE THEM DOWN, too. Post them somewhere. Show respect, and your experience will be 100x more positive. *TALK ABOUT SHARING Are you the kind of person who always shares clothes? Does it kill you to see your favorite shirt on someone else? Establish whether or not it is ok to raid eachother's closets. Also, who has the computer? T.V.? If it is going to make you nervous having your roommate downloading napster for you, or if you are going to want to rent movies and use their machiene a lot, talk about it first. Being prepared for when the situations will present themselves will save you a lot of trouble, save you from sounding like a monster if you are ever inclined to say, "no, I don't want you to touch that." Be bold. State your opinions from the start. Make life simpler.  |
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