Roommates

Why Tweeting About Your Roommates Is A Bad Idea

March 9, 2018

Roommate drama is inevitable. Living in a tight, semi-shareable space with someone who a) smells bad b) talks loud c) never shares in apartment chores, etc., can really get annoying. Nevertheless, it may be best to suppress your urge to vent to everyone your know (and some you don’t) over social media. Consider this: social…

Should You Room with Your Best Friend?

March 7, 2018

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Rooming with your bff just seems to make sense. You know each other pretty well and you love hanging out together, so why not live together? It’ll be the perfect arrangement… except maybe not. Living with your best friend may not be the sunshine and rainbows you imagine. There’s a reason for the saying “you…

How to get out of your lease

October 14, 2017

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When you move into a new apartment, the last thing on your mind is moving out. However, sometimes this happens earlier than planned and in that case, DON’T FREAK OUT. Yes, in some ways, a lease is a binding contract. But, there is always a way out of a contract. The best thing to do…

Help, I hate my roommate!

October 1, 2017

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Everyone has a roommate horror story. It always starts with someone who looks good on paper, you meet once or twice, sign the lease and then you’re stuck. Congratulations, you have a new roommate but then after a certain point things start to happen and you realize that you hate them. Like any horror movie,…

How big of an apartment do you really need?

September 16, 2017

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There has always been something alluring about a giant apartment. A staple on any sitcom, the giant apartment seems amazing. Until you realize how much work it is. As a student, your free time is limited and so are your belongings. Every additional square inch is another place to clean or fill with decorations. This…

How to Nicely Tell Your Roommate They Smell

September 8, 2017

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Not everyone smells like roses and if you happen to be living with someone who doesn’t, don’t freak out. Before you jump down their throats about how badly they smell try some of these tips. There is a nice subtle way to tell your roommate they smell less than lovely. Ask them if they want…

Sharing a Bathroom 101

September 5, 2017

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While some living situations in college allow for personal bathrooms, others do not. For those of you sharing a bathroom here are a few things to keep in mind. Bring a towel with you while you shower. Nothing is more awkward than having to ask your roommate to bring you a towel while you stand…

Why You Always Need to be On the Lease

September 4, 2017

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There are some apartment complexes that advertise “individual leases” and some that do not. What this means is that in an “individual lease” every resident in the unit is responsible for their portion of the lease. Additionally, this means that every resident has their own lease. In the event that your apartment…

10 Things That Change When You Go From Dorm to Apartment

August 26, 2017

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Congrats! You’re moving out of your dorm into your first apartment, this is a big deal. No, it will not be like an apartment from Friends or Gossip Girl but it’ll still be amazing. That being said there are some big changes coming your way. Welcome to the world of utility bills This may shock…

3 Apps for Sharing Expenses with Roommates

June 30, 2017

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Sharing expenses with roommates can be quite a hassle. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! These apps will help you easily manage your shared expenses with your roommates and pay your bills quickly and easily. Sharing Expenses Splitwise Splitwise is a cool little app that lets you add roommates and helps you track…

3 Keys to Escaping a Roommate Nightmare

June 2, 2017

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A roommate nightmare is a situation that any college student can encounter. Understanding how to properly approach a 3rd party when difficult situations occur is crucial to solving a major roommate problem. Every college grad has a “roommate horror story” tales of mountains of dirty dishes piled high in the tub or the ‘third roommate’ who moves…

4 Methods for Dealing with Roommate Allergies

August 26, 2016

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Roommate allergies are just one of the potential issues that you need to address in a shared-living environment. With allergies on the rise, you don’t just have to worry about who will vacuum this week. You may find yourself navigating life with a person with severe allergies to any number of substances from food to cleaning…