8 Types of Roommates You Will Meet in College

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This type of roommates is not a good companion to have, as they will take everything you have without your permission. They may refer these acts as sharing but there is a Chinese proverb saying, taking without asking is the act of a theft.

So, don’t be surprised if your hairspray is half empty within a week or your favourite hoodie is found under your bed.

Sometimes, you even realize that your snacks and beverages become lesser or disappear out of nothing. Seriously, they should get the pocket money from their parents and buy their own food.

Deal with it: Keep your things to yourself properly. If the ‘stealing’ isn’t too serious, label your items and state clearly about what is shared and what is yours. In addition, depending on the seriousness of the item, a simple talk might clear things up and perhaps an official "Roommate Agreement" that outlines the DOs and DONTs might be effective to sort out this issue.

The Hermit

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Why don’t you get out of the room? This is the one question you would like to ask this type of roommates. You rush for morning class, they’re there; post up (between classes), they’re there; you finish your evening class, and they’re still there.

Chances are, this type of roommates can either be a hardcore gamer, a movie junkie or a nerd who prefers self-learning. He or she just likes to stay in the room, leaving you a little privacy now and then.

Deal with it: Don’t care how they pass their classes, just make sure you find yourself some solitary time. Find a study room in your dorm or apartment and take note of their class scheldule. Alternately, invite them out with you sometimes and introduce them to some of your friends as they could just being introverted and shy.

The Bookworm

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Facebook? No, these individuals just love to face books. Whether they are revising for examinations or reading for leisure, there is always a book on their hands.

The Book Lovers are good roommates and you will enjoy the peaceful environment in your room unless you’re a talkative and articulate person.

Moreover, they are mostly kind and considerate, thus willing to help you if you ask them.

Deal with it: Keep your noise down. Choose the right timing and appropriate tone to initiate conversation with them to prevent yourself from interrupting their book adventure.

The Perfect One

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Living with other people is hard, you may need patience, tolerance and good communication skills.

However, there is one perfect type of roommate that makes your life easy. They can be your good friends, listeners and companions in many daily live routines – but you also give each other the space and freedom.

Perhaps you share the same personality and interest with your roommate, you can just click with this roommate easily and live harmoniously just like family.