Sharing student accommodations is often a right of passage for many university goers, and if you're lucky enough to find the right roommates, you can be set with mates for life. But, living with people who you don't see eye to eye with can make your university experience unpleasant and can even mean you spend less and less time in the accommodation you're paying for.

Well, the good news is that you can avoid this! In fact, by following these simple steps, you can help make sure the people you're going to be sharing your student digs with become firm friends.

Don't delay getting your student accommodations organized for the next academic period.

Whether you're moving in with mates, looking for people to move in with or going at it alone, there's never been a better time to get the ball rolling. Spaces fill up fast, so it's worth joining those groups and asking about potential roommates now before you miss out.