My cousin, Justine, just started college in the fall. She was a little nervous about moving in with her new roommate, as well as starting a new life away from home. But she was mostly excited to be on her own.
I told her about my blog and she was happy to give me an interview. This way you guys have a chance to see dorm life from someone else’s perspective.
Cas: How do you like your room?
Justine: I like my room a lot. My roommate and I made it homey and we decorated it nicely, but it is a very small place to live in.
C: Did you coordinate with your roommate?
J: No, we did not coordinate colors or decor before school or anything.
C: And how did that work out?
J: We both did our own thing and it actually turned out nicely. We put a lot of pictures up, so our decorations are somewhat similar. Just our bedspread and color schemes are not the same. But once we got here we bought a lot of storage and fancy bins that we both share and match both of our sides.
C: How are you getting along with your roommate? How did you get to know each other?
J: We get along very well; she is my best friend at school. We do everything together. And, honestly, I’m not sure how we went about getting to know each other. It sort of just happened after hanging out and talking, either in our room or out.
C: What’s your favorite thing about living in a dorm?
J: I live with my best friend and I have a bunch of other friends right down the hall.
C: Least favorite?
J: The size of the room and the amount of space that I have.
C: How did/do you meet people on your floor?
J: We sort of just walked into people’s rooms on the first week here at school and have been hanging out ever since.
C: How much time do you spend in your dorm room?
J: A lot of time. Normally when I’m not in class, you can find me in my dorm or at the gym. I never go to the library and I eat most of my meals in my dorm, so most of the time.
Justine and I were both lucky enough to have a smooth transition into college. Our rooms turned out to be visually pleasing, and we ended up with great roommates. I wish things worked out that way for everyone! What’s the worst (or best) experience you’ve had so far living in a dorm?
You and Justine were both lucky. I didn't like my roommate much in my freshmen year. Although we got along okay, she was just so different from me and hung out with people I didn't particularly like. Fortunately, two of my best friends at college lived right down the hall from me and that's how we met. So while my roommate wasn't great, my hallmates were.
ReplyDeleteJustine's answer to you're question "How did you get to know each other?" is so dead on: it just happens! It's so funny how just living with people let's you learn so much about them!
ReplyDeleteMy best and worst experience was living in the 16 person freshman suite in the HILL my freshman year. (The first time this program was ever offered!)
It was SO MUCH FUN, because we were like a 16 person family. It was great coming home and knowing there would always be someone to hang out with.
But then there were DISHES, the worst piles you've ever seen. MESSES! And DRAMA. All in all, it was so worth it. :)