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Compatibility Quiz

Find Your Roommate Type

Are you a night owl or early bird? Neat freak or organized chaos? Find out your roommate personality and who you'll vibe with.

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What's your ideal sleep schedule?

Roommate Survival Tips

Before Move-In

  • • Connect on social media before arrival
  • • Discuss big items (fridge, TV, microwave)
  • • Talk about sleep schedules honestly
  • • Set expectations about guests

First Week Rules

  • • Create a roommate agreement (seriously)
  • • Establish cleaning responsibilities
  • • Agree on "quiet hours"
  • • Talk about sharing food/supplies

When Conflict Happens

  • • Address issues early and directly
  • • Use "I feel" statements, not accusations
  • • Involve your RA if needed - that's their job
  • • Remember: You don't have to be best friends

Room Switch Reality

  • • Room changes are possible but not instant
  • • Talk to ResLife early in the semester
  • • Document ongoing issues
  • • Sophomore year: Choose your own roommate

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