Move-In Day: One of the biggest events of the summer to prepare for that feels like a holiday. July is the point of the summer is also the opportunity to get to know someone you'll see a lot of while at school, your roommate. You never really know someone until you live with them and you need to ask questions since you'll be living with for the next few months. Here are a few to pick up the conversation with.
1. What kind of relationship do you want with me?
2. Which grocery store do you like to go to?
3. Do you want to share groceries or buy them separately?
4. Can you do your laundry?
5. What's your romantic situation?
6. When is your birthday?
7. What holidays do you celebrate?
8. Do you like to keep things clean?
9. What are your favorite foods?
10. Do you have any allergies?
11. What are your pet peeves?
12. How much space do you need in the bathroom?
13. Do you plan on getting involved with church?
14. How are you classes set up?
15. Can you cook?
16. What are you like when you get mad?
17. Are you going to travel home a lot?
18. Do you prefer the room hot or cold?
19. What do you like to do?
20. How is your sleep schedule?
21. What do you plan on bringing for the common areas?
22. Do you drive a car?
23. Should we decorate with a color scheme or theme?
24. What are you prepared to do for room checks & chores?
25. How do you go to bed?
26. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
27. What is your relationship with soap and water?
28. Where do you like to study?
29. Can I call or message you if I need something?
30. Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
31. What kind of music do you listen to?
32. Do you listen to music with speakers or headphones/earbuds?
33. Would it bother you if I play music?
34. What are your weekend plans going to look like?
35. Would you go work out with me?
36. Do you think that you'll have company over a lot?
37. What time should we close the room from visitors?
38. Are you wanting to host gatherings in the room?
39. Do you have Netflix/Hulu?
40. Is there anything else that I should know about you?
Some students become lifelong friends from being roommates while others just simply live together respectfully. Don't wait for them to bring it up, you start it. Make a list and set a time to talk to your roommate(s) so that each of will be ready for the big day and the roommate agreement is a breeze. You can ask now or be surprised later.