{"id":340,"date":"2013-03-18T17:40:04","date_gmt":"2013-03-18T17:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/liberalarts\/?p=340"},"modified":"2013-03-18T17:40:04","modified_gmt":"2013-03-18T17:40:04","slug":"tips-for-living-with-a-roommate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/liberalarts\/2013\/03\/18\/tips-for-living-with-a-roommate\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Living with a Roommate"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By Katy Krieger<\/p>\n

It\u2019s winter term, it\u2019s rainy and cold, and it\u2019s hard living with other people! Don\u2019t worry, I feel your pain. I have some great tips for making it through to spring with a roommate without having a breakdown!<\/p>\n

Make sure during exam times and finals that you come to an understanding with your roommate(s) about expectations. Don\u2019t get upset when chores start slipping or everyone has different sleep schedules. It\u2019s always best to hash out your finals\/exam plans to know what is going to happen and to make a plan.<\/p>\n

Allocate time to spend together without doing homework. Go to a movie, dinner, or bowling. Getting outside of the apartment you live in is refreshing and reminds you of why you are friends and live together.<\/p>\n

Spend time away from each other. Everyone gets sick of their friends and roommates so don\u2019t feel bad for spending time with other people or going into your room to get away. It may help you in the long run so you don\u2019t blow up at your roommate(s).\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Always ask permission to use or eat anything that isn\u2019t yours. Never assume anything is okay without asking because that is a disaster waiting to strike!<\/p>\n

Pay attention to their moods and behaviors. Sometimes people don\u2019t realize they have bad habits going on or they may feel lost and alone (or perhaps something personal has happened). You are living with them so it\u2019s always nice to have each other\u2019s backs.<\/p>\n

Communicate openly and honestly. Say what you are expecting of the other person and remind them of your plans\/agreements. Remember to be nice, wait for the opportune moment, and butter them up with sugary products!<\/p>\n

Discuss plans for living with each other next year. If you don\u2019t want to, Google tips on how to \u201cbreak up\u201d with your roommate without it being weird for the next few months. If you are, plan on solidifying where you are living and what each one of you is doing over the summer.<\/p>\n

Having a good roommate(s) is like having a good sibling you live with. You love each other but you may also want to scream from time to time. Think of how they may feel and approach situations with positivity and politeness. Don\u2019t always feel obligated to hang out with them all the time but also spend time together and make some great memories!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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