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Are You a Good Roommate?

May 10, 2018

If you’ve ever had a roommate, you know that it can sometimes be a challenge. Bad roommates can turn your life into a nightmare, and may ultimately be the reason you decide to move out. However, what people don’t often consider is whether they’re the problem. How does your roommate feel about you? Here are…

Questions to ask while touring an Apartment

August 24, 2017

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Imagine you’re on a tour in what could be your new apartment and the leasing agent turns to you and asks “Do you have any questions?”. Before shaking your head no and hoping for the best, STOP. It’s important to ask questions and make sure you understand everything about the complex you’re considering…

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…

Roommate Cleanliness Expectations

August 22, 2016

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Discussing roommate cleanliness early in your shared-living relationship, will help you avoid major disagreements in the future. You’ve followed all the advice for picking the perfect roommate. After a little time living together you notice that you and your roommate have very different ideas about how clean your apartment should be. You both seemed cooperative and…

4 Methods for Dealing with Roommate Quarrels

July 20, 2016

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Whether you’re a new college student or an apartment veteran, you’re bound to encounter roommate quarrels. When it comes to apartment living, one of the most important things you need to understand is how to deal with a roommate situation. Here are 4 methods to help deal with roommate issues: Discuss the Issues The first step…

3 Keys to Enjoying Apartment Living on a Budget

July 7, 2016

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The lack of a budget makes apartment living expensive and the expense of college living can lead to stress. If only someone had told you how expensive it’s to have your own apartment or maybe you should have listened when they did, perhaps you would have been more prepared for this moment. Once you’re all…

Are you the Worst Type of Roommate in Your College Apartment?

January 14, 2016

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Have you ever wondered if you are the worst type of roommate? Check out this awesome and hilarious video to see for yourself! Most of us have had at least one bad roommate in our life. They steal their food, they bring unwanted guests over at terrible times, and they never shut the lights off…

Your Roommate’s Myers-Briggs Personality Type

December 30, 2015

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Every college apartment has its own eclectic mix of personalities, but understanding that mashup can help you navigate the precarious world of shared living space with aplomb. Look no further than Myers-Briggs Personality typing, which we’re pretty certain you’ve heard of if you clicked on this link. This personality assessment tool is so popular that it’s…

The 10 Phases of Suffering Your College Roommates Audibly Intrusive Love Life

November 3, 2015

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Living with other people can be difficult. Having a roommate who is a “loud lover” (to put it politely) is borderline infuriating. Should this be your first time living with new people, and should those people fall into the “loud lover” category, you can expect the following evolution of reactions. Preparation is everything! The “First…

Bathroom Blunders (How to Avoid Them)

November 2, 2015

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One of the major undoings for two good friends who become roommates can often be a community bathroom. This conflict can easily be toppled with a few simple rules. Scroll through and discover the oasis that is an operable community bathroom. Schedule The likelihood of yours and your roommates schedules falling into the same time frame…

Making the Switch to Off-Campus Housing

September 28, 2015

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Sure, living in a dorm is a major part of the college experience. After a semester, however, the lack of privacy, the small spaces, the constant interaction with hall-mates, the parking situation … well, the list goes on and on. Off-campus housing is yet another major step into accepting the many responsibilities involved in your…