For those of you who decided to go with a new roommate this year, it is most likely because you two hit it off after you already had a roommate for the previous year. For whatever reason it did not workout with your previous roommate, you are super excited to be rooming with your BFF this year! You two are super close, can talk for hours, and do almost everything together. This school year you are much more confident to live on campus at your home away from home with someone who is like family. Here are twelve reasons you need to thank your new roomie.
1. Thank your roomie for accepting you for who you are.
For whatever reason, it did not work out with your roomie last year. Whether it was a big blowout or simply just different personalities, this year you were on a hunt to find someone who accepted you for you, fell in love with your personality, and enjoyed your company so much that they want to live with you. Thank them for accepting your flaws, your quirks, and your goofy side along with all the good stuff that makes you, you.
2. Thank your roomie for having your back.
Whether you are stressed about your classes, homesick, or arguing with your significant other, your roomie is always there, ready to listen to you vent about your short-term, or even long-term, problems.
3. Thank your roomie for putting you in line.
As stressful as college can be, it can also be totally rewarding. You have so much freedom and you’re introduced to new things constantly; your opportunities become endless. Your roomie is most likely your partner-in-crime when it comes time for play, but they also know when to tell you to get your life together, when your taking something too far, and when you need to focus on your work.
4. Thank your roomie for taking care of you as much as they do themselves.
We all have those nights where we are hungry but don’t feeling like making food, don’t feel like taking off our makeup before we go to
sleep, or cleaning our rooms. If it weren’t for your roomie, you would be a mess!
5. Thank your roomie for making your favorite shows their favorite show.
Sharing the same room almost immediately results in sharing the same interests. You begin binge-watching
Netflix series together and scold each other if one of you is ahead of the other.
6. Thank your roomie for missing you while you are away.
After sleeping in the same room together for weeks at a time, you would think your roommate would be
sick of you, but they are not. Suddenly, you are home for a weekend or holiday break and you cannot help but
smile when you get that “I miss you roomie” text. It feels good to know that someone could actual enjoy your presence that much.
7. Thank your roomie for having patience with you.
Let’s be honest, spending too much time with anyone can at times be frustrating. Different schedules, daily routines, or mood swings may cause you to clash from time to time. Thank your roomie for always having patience with you when you’re moody, winy, lazy,
loud, messy, or just being a pain in the
butt!
8. Thank your roomie for making your college experience one to remember.
Your college roommate can make or break your college experience. Thank your roomie for being your best friend, making memories with you that will last a lifetime, for learning with you, growing with you, and helping to shape you into the best person you can become.
