Roommates

Most college students don't live at home. They know few people near school and are very likely required by the school to live on campus housing. When looking for a roommate there are many things to consider.

Things to lookout for

• Are you a night owl or an early riser. If you like to stay up until 2am getting work done it is best to try and find a roommate who doesn't turn in at 10pm every night so they can get up for an early morning run.
• Are you a neat freak or do you have a 2ft pile of dirty dishes in the sink? Differences in cleaning styles can be a major source of contention for roommates.
• Some like to get roommates with similar religious or political beliefs. These are subjects that people feel very strongly about and they are bound to come up. If you can't stand someone who doesn't share your viewpoint on these subjects it would be a good idea to consider this as a criteria.

There are many websites out there to help you find roommates once you are off campus, in the end though there is no substitute for getting to know your next roommate in person.

Roommates can be best friends for life or passing aquaintances. Finding the right roommate can be a big challenge!