After living in three different locations over the course of my college career, I have had the experience of residing with a variety of roommates. With each move came the adjustment of living in a new humble abode, as well as the set of inhabitants that I was willing to share my space with.    

1) The Persuasive Partier: Even though she is the most hilarious, entertaining and well liked out of all your roommates, she has the power of influencing you to get completely blackout the night before your hardest midterm.  Phrases like, “I’ll pay for all of your drinks!” or “I promise it will be the best night of your life!” come hand in hand while living with this eccentric soul. Rooming with her could definitely be a blast, but could also result in getting arrested for stealing a roadblock downtown on a random Sunday night.

2) The Clean Freak: Living with Ms. Clean might sound like a delight, until the fear of messing up her pillow arrangements keeps you from lounging on the couch. The only advice I have concerning this particular roommate is make sure your plate is spotless before loading it in the dishwasher.     

3) The Klepto: BEWARE. This roommate might come across as charming, sweet and trustworthy, but if your closet starts mysteriously disappearing, try not to underestimate her. If you and the rest of your roommates find yourselves blaming a ghost for the constant loss of your possessions, think again. You might end up finding your Tory Burch wedges that went missing three months before in the backseat of your roommate’s car (only if you have probable cause, of course.) 

4) The Mother Goose: Your savior. She is the roommate who will pick you up in the middle of the night dressed in her pajamas when you’re stranded outside of Sup Dogs. She is most likely a nursing or hospitality major that spends her free time pinning recipes and flower arrangements for her future wedding. Just like your own Mother, she has the ability to comfort you with soup and a back rub when you’re home sick with the flu, or when you’re recovering from the previous night out.    

5) The Soul Sister: The roommate that you never thought actually existed until you experienced living with her. She is the only one you have considered rooming with again in the future because of how much fun you have together. Not only will she cook dinner for you when you are penniless, but she'll also drive you to class when it's pouring, and let you borrow her favorite top to cheer you up when you’ve had a lousy day. Even though your other roommates might get on your nerves once in a while, it's nice to know you’ll have a best friend like her to room with in the future!