Is having a roommate a good idea?

[bunnyboo364]

So I finally decided which college I wanna go to but now i’m worried about housing. I don’t really like being around people, and I enjoy my personal space. I did try to have a sleepover years ago and I felt smothered. So I was thinking maybe I shouldn’t have a roommate. But having one could be helpful because I can make a friend that way? Which would normally be hard because I have no social skills and it’s scary for me. I could also share my experience and get help from them. Which one do u recommend?

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

I am living in a hostel right now. There are very few people who are able to make friends out of their roommates. My friends living in other rooms have made friends with their roommates, but I live reserved with mine. I also saw other people who just live in the same room but do not talk to each other that much. And they were comfortable that way! Like really comfortable.

How much time do you spend in the hostel? For me, I spend less that 12 hours in a day. Eating is outside, college is there, studies are outside as you cannot study in a hostel. There are a lot of distractions. So I just go to hostel for sleeping and the morning routine only. Nothing else to be honest.

So, I think it does not matter whether you have a roommate or not, but if you happen to have one, then what matters is whether the roommate which you get is a good one or not. That is what would think.

[RSav4013]

For me, I've almost always lived with roommates and it was never a bad experience. Sharing the Financials and creating bonds with people has created lasting friendships throughout the years. I've heard some horror stories though from other people. My recommendation is if you're solely financially responsible for your housing, get a room mate but vet them first and make sure you have some common ground as far as attitudes toward cleanliness, political views, etc. If you're not responsible for the finances, I recommend living alone and joining some clubs to make friends.

[Sirenboobzilla]

It can be, depending on the person (s). Financially, of course it makes sense; you're saving money on rent/mortgage. But it can of course go south with the wrong roommate. You want whomever lives in your home to be trustworthy at the very least. My roommates, I've already known for years and they pay their share and help out with cooking, cleaning and shopping.

[Emiliamazing]

I think it’s important to start to be social as you begin your adult life. Having a roommate may not be the most pleasant experience or it might be enjoyable. What’s important is that you set some boundaries and no one tries to out alpha the other. Dormitories can be small spaces, but they can make lasting friendships if allowed.

[Emilyis]

If you mean in college, YES! I had a roommie, WE did great. you always have someone to go to the movies or out to dinner with without having to worry about if they want to have sex with you. that was 11 years ago and although we live hundreds of miles apart, we are still really good friends.

[ohshee]

If you can afford it living by yourself is the best but it cost so much you seem like you see things deeper than most people ur age and you can kinda flow with everything if you can find a roommate like you it won't be bad.
We all know girls are messier than guys well some guys lol this will be one of the things you will not like about going to college if you get the wrong roommate

[Nidal_AA]

1st of all good luck at college...
If i was you and i could afford the room easily then i wouldn't get a roommate right away... Wait until you meet some people first and who knows maybe you will find a good one or maybe you will meet someone who you already know...
Sharing a room with a tottally random stranger seems a bit odd for me...
Up to you anyways... Good luck

[little_rose]

My first roommate was PERFECT

My current 2 are friendly and nice etc but we're just not friends lol

They're still great people tho

I'd say try to have friends for roommates because having random ones can be too much of a gamble at times

One of my friends has a drug dealer for roommate and that was terrible for him

[sheikalana]

Well, it can be a good or a bad idea. Is quite hard to find a decent roommate I'd say meet some people first when you go to college see how you interactions with them work and if you befriend someone invite them to move in with you.

[RebeccaBI2000]

So if you are going in the fall you with probably be stuck with a roommate and the single dorms are already taken. It is an adjustment. See if you have someone you know going

[Staximus]

If you can afford not having a roomate and you don't get lonely or don't need people around all the time, maybe don't have one. You can always invite people over. Some people need people around, it keeps their spirits up.

[spartan55]

No roommate = paying big $$$ for housing at most universities.

[Pyrofox]

Just do a roommate interview if its that important XD. In my case I winged it for most of college.

[boggboss]

Go for it as u will still have your own space in your room

[JoyGirl]

No…LMAO
They start to annoy me around the end of the semester. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[kinggeorge007]

I'm an introvert too. But I regret not having done that in my 20s. Go ahead and do it. You won't regret it. Good luck.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I would suggest having a roommate only if this makes you comfortable

[RHK36]

You won't know until you try it. You really don't know someone until you live with them.

[worldscolide]

Oh God no. I'm biased though, every single room mate has been absolutely shit.

[es20490446e]

Social skills are overrated.

People like people by default.

[Diana79]

50/50 plus lot is cheaper rent. Downside they can be messy. Not always clean up after themselves. Have a partner over all the time.

[Juxtapose]

If you can even contemplate living without the assistance of a roommate consider yourself well off.

[Juxtapose]

And if you don't have friends lined up, that's on you.

[Iron_Man]

Have your parents pay for it your own private apartment Mine did it for my sister

[scott04sa22]

I prefer living alone because I don’t want love stains all over my place

[ItsAnjl]

Yes it's good to have roommate, if you far away from your family.

[Twalli]

For your first year of college it's good to have a roommate

[Twalli]

by the way: there are some things you need to clear up with any roommate, so if you want to know what they are, let me know and I'll type them out in a message

[IsoUser]

What l would recommend is some one similar to yourself.

[DevinAM]

Financially it could be a good idea but if you don't like peopling & can afford to live solo you'll likely be better off on your own.

[Agape93]

Sure if you are lucky enough to have a good one

[gabby100]

If you could manage without one would be better...

[TX651]

Hopefully he's compatible.

[SignedAutographs]

Sure

[msc545]

Bad idea

[Xtendable]

No social skills?

[Anonymous]

tldr; no