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The Freshman 15: Questions You Should Ask Your Roommate Before Move-In Day

After these questions, your only college concern will be gaining the Freshman 15.

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The Freshman 15: Questions You Should Ask Your Roommate Before Move-In Day
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Moving into a college dorm can be stressful. What if my roommate doesn't like me? What if my roommate likes me too much? What if we don't click? There's really no way to tell if we'll be a good match before move in day...right? Wrong. You don't have to move in blind--ask your new roomie these 15 questions to get an idea of how this year will go with them by your side!

1. Do you sleep with the TV on?

2. Are you a generally clean or messy person? BE HONEST.


3. What time do you go to bed on a school night, Friday night?

4. Do you party?

If not, do you care if I do? I'll try my best not to wake you coming in at 2 am.

5. Are you a heavy sleeper?

Quite frankly, I'll feel bad waking you in the morning while I'm getting ready.

6. Do you mind sharing food?

Sharing food never EVER works. But you know, just talk about it.

7. Do you feel comfortable leaving the door unlocked when we leave?

8. Do you have any weird/slightly abnormal habits?

If you pick your nose we can't be roommates.

9. Do you have a boyfriend?

If so, will he be coming here often or will you be FaceTiming him until 3 am?

10. What do you do in your free time?

Will you be in the room most of the day or would you rather be out with friends?

11. What are you bringing?

Two microwaves and no fridge is probably the worst way to start of college.

12. What are we sharing and what are we not?

Definitely emphasize the “what are we not sharing”-- this is essential.

13. Where do you study?

Will our room need to be quite and at what time? Should we set quiet hours?

14. What temperature do you like the room?

15. Do you have any concerns?

After discussing these topics with your roommate, your only concern should be gaining the freshman 15.

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