When I applied for college and housing, I dreaded the very idea of a roommate. I thought I wanted my own personal space all to myself with zero contamination from any other human being. I've had both of these arrangements, and I was wrong is assuming I wanted to live alone. I love my roommate and all of the time spend together.

1. We are always there for each other.

Whether it's a break up or a desire to not sit alone in the caf, I call her. And, I like to think she calls me too. Do we spend every waking hour together? Of course not. But I always welcome her presence.

2. I have someone for deep conversations.

Awkwardness is virtually nonexistent between the two of us, and I go to her with all of my mini existential crises.

3. We have spontaneous adventures.

Any seemingly crazy idea that crosses through my head, I run by her. If she gives it the go ahead, it's happening - with her right by my side.

4. There is zero judgement between us.

Did I just eat twenty Domino's Pizza chicken bites by myself? Yes. Am I about to eat a lava cake as well? Yes. Is she going to call me out on it? Nope. She's going to hand me a fork. No questions asked.

5. We laugh together.

All the time. Her laugh is practically contagious, and can take the seriousness out of any situation in a heartbeat.

6. We cry together.

Every now and then you need a good cry. Crying alone can be sad and slightly pathetic. Buying some ice cream, grabbing your roommate, and putting on a movie makes it socially acceptable.

7. We share clothes.

She is a good six inches taller than me, but we make it work! We follow the quintessential sister code of conduct in the 'stealing' of each other's clothes. But, I am not aggravated when I see when of my sweaters on her side of the room. My first thought is normally, "Oh! That's where that is!"

8. What we say in our room, stays in our room.

The room is a safe space for confidential conversations, complaining sessions, and confessions. There's no need to scream into a pillow or keep a diary when you can have an open, honest relationship with an advice-giver and secret-keeper.

9. We act as each other's moms.

Sometimes you need the extra push to go to class or reminders to eat (and bathe). That's where your roommate comes in! It's okay to rely on each other for support.

10. We help each other study.

I'm lucky in that my roommate and I have the same majors, and are taking the same classes. We are able to help each other understand concepts, and remind each other of deadlines.

11. We get each other out of sticky situations.

Whether one of us doesn't have a ride home or we've managed to procrastinate a paper for far too long, we are there to help each other.

12. We encourage each other to try new things.

Sometimes you need a $5 bet in order to give your number to a new guy. And, sometimes you need to know that someone has survived the Kung Pao Beef in the caf before you're willing to try it yourself.

13. We keep each other safe.

Whether it is taking pictures of a new guy (and his license plate) before she goes on a date or getting her home before she parties too hard, I will keep my roommate safe. I know she will do the same for me.

14. We keep each other sane.

You need someone to complain to, and someone to keep you from going stir-crazy. She gets me out of the room and to events on campus that I never would have gone to without her.

15. We both know the value of having time to be by yourself.

There is an underappreciated value in an uninterrupted cat nap at 2pm.

16. We agree to disagree.

Roommates are going to disagree. You come from different walks of life and have different values. We are able to listen to each other and are careful to avoid offending one another.

17. She's my sorority sister!

Cameron and I went through formal recruitment together and both accepted bids from Sigma Sigma Sigma. We now reside in the Sigma house, and the walls are covered in evidence of our love for our sorority, our letters, and each other.

My college experience would be completely different if I didn't have Cameron, and I am so glad we decided to live together. Now, I am almost dreading summer, because we will have to leave each other