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Selecting Your First College Roommate...
by Christi Leslie, Founder & CEO of DormSmart.com, Creator of Dorm411.com
on 2/5/2012 to College Life

For college bound freshman, selecting your first roommate can be a little overwhelming. Here are a few tips to aid you in your roommate search:
Selecting The Best College Roommate

Tip #1 Don’t Procrastinate

Instead of shying away from the process and procrastinating, be sure to take full advantage of the tools provided by your university housing office as they become available this summer (i.e. university approved roommate questionnaires and online tools…).

Tip #2 Be Honest About Yourself

Be honest about yourself to increase your chances of finding a roommate who is compatible with you (i.e., shares similar schedule, living habits, and interests…); somebody with the same expectations of the roommate relationship.

Tip #3 Don't Room With Your Bestie 

If you want to keep your best friend throughout college, you may not want to be their roomie. Be open minded and use this experience as an opportunity to make lifelong friends in college.

Good luck in finding the best college roommate for you and remember to live dorm smart!


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