11 Types of University Roommates

11 types of university roommates

• The One Who Rolls Deep - This person brings her entire family for move-in day. She always has all of her friends over during the semester, making your room the "party room" even when you need to study.
• The DJ - This university roommate has a hobby that she'd like to turn profitable. Under the impression that she has a budding music career, she always needs to know what you think of her new beat.
• The One Who's Dependent - This character comes from a spoiled environment, which explains why she doesn't know how to "make cereal."
• The Neatnik - Don't leave a mess when she's around! This roommate likes things neat and in order, and she's not afraid to tell you that.
• The Sharer - What's yours is hers, so make sure you don't leave anything important out in the open--it may end up on her side of the room!
• The One Who's Taken - This person has a significant other from high school, so get ready to meet your third roommate. He's going to be around a lot.
• The Hipster - This university roommate will hang up posters of bands you've never heard of and reference independent Swedish films made in the 80s. You're also not 100% sure she needs to wear glasses.
• The Parent - This roommate is an angel. She'll take care of you when you're sick and cook you meals when you're hungry. She may not go out much, but she's always there when you need her.
• The Ninja - You're not quite sure how she got all of her stuff in the room without you noticing. You know nothing about her--not even her major--and you only know her name because it said it on the door when you moved in.
• The One With Too Many Boundaries - Don't touch her stuff! This roommate has a lot of rules, and university life will be tough if you don't adhere to them.
• The BFF - If you're lucky, you'll get paired with the perfect roommate: your future bestie. She's not as rare as you may think she is; she's out there somewhere, waiting to be your new best friend!

TIP: To avoid Hayley's awkward situation, connect with your roommate before move-in day and get to know him or her! If it's not a good fit, you can always request to switch later on.