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 Roomsurf is a technology company that
aims to make students’ first days in college
more comfortable. With social networking
services from Roomsurf, incoming students
find roommates with similar interests to
create a low-stress living environment.
According to US News & World Report,
college officials agree that avoiding
conflict with roommates is a key to
students’ happiness and success in their
early college experience.
 Finding a compatible roommate is a good
first step. It is also a good idea to give new
roommates a call before the school year
starts. Once on campus, experts suggest
that new roommates have a frank talk
about living preferences. Dividing up
cleaning responsibilities and setting
expectations on when guests can visit can
help prevent future conflict. In addition,
being open about small issues when they
arise can help ensure small conflicts do not
evolve into large problems over time.
 Many freshmen have not had to share a
room before coming to college. By
practicing good communication skills
and learning to compromise, students
can develop better relationships with
roommates and enjoy their college
years.

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Tips for Building Strong Relationships with College Roommates

  • 1.
  • 2.  Roomsurf is a technology company that aims to make students’ first days in college more comfortable. With social networking services from Roomsurf, incoming students find roommates with similar interests to create a low-stress living environment. According to US News & World Report, college officials agree that avoiding conflict with roommates is a key to students’ happiness and success in their early college experience.
  • 3.  Finding a compatible roommate is a good first step. It is also a good idea to give new roommates a call before the school year starts. Once on campus, experts suggest that new roommates have a frank talk about living preferences. Dividing up cleaning responsibilities and setting expectations on when guests can visit can help prevent future conflict. In addition, being open about small issues when they arise can help ensure small conflicts do not evolve into large problems over time.
  • 4.  Many freshmen have not had to share a room before coming to college. By practicing good communication skills and learning to compromise, students can develop better relationships with roommates and enjoy their college years.