Fun Activities for You and Your Roommate

I’m sure you’re all getting to know your roommate a little better by now. A few dinners in the cafeteria here and there, some nights spent watching TV or gossiping. Here are some fun ideas to help you guys branch out and get acquainted.

·      Watch your favorite movies. What movies do you both like? Pick a favorite that you both have in common and watch it together. Or find a new one on Netflix that you’ve been dying to see.

·      Color. Okay, I know it sounds lame, but Marissa and I just invested in a couple of coloring books and we have so much fun doing them together. It’s silly and easy and our friends always get excited when we give them pictures!

·      Decorate your room together! If one of you has a car on campus, take a trip to a Christmas Tree Shoppe or Target nearby. You’ll have a blast picking out cute (and inexpensive) decorations for your room. If you’re already coordinated, pick out some fun seasonal decorations.

·      Splurge on dinner off campus. Again, this requires a car (unless you’re lucky enough to live within walking distance of civilization). Go to a place you both like, or branch out and try something new. Sometimes you can feel tense around each other when you’re confined to your teeny room. Moving to a new setting every once in a while can definitely help with that. You’ll be reminded of all the reasons why you love your roomie instead of being annoyed by his/her quirks.

·      Spend a night in together. Lazy Friday night? Play games, order a pizza, and listen to your favorite songs. Invite the people on your floor to come, too! Apples to Apples is a great game to play with new friends; it’s funny and simple (and can easily be turned into a drinking game, for you party animals). 

·      Shop. Girls, you know that there’s no better way to bond than a shopping spree. The weather’s getting cooler; take a trip to the mall and help each other pick out some new clothes. Guys, have a theme party coming up? Grab a couple of friends and head over to Goodwill or Salvation Army. My guy friends love buying tacky suits or Christmas sweaters for the ridiculous parties around campus.

·      Go to a haunted house. Halloween is right around the corner. What better way to bond with your roommate than getting scared silly? Find a local scare. They’re relatively inexpensive and you guys will have a blast together.

·      Make a poster. Marissa and I made a “house rules” poster to hang in our room. All you need is some poster board and a Sharpie. We had a ton of fun thinking of “rules” and everyone laughs when they read our sign. Think of crazy rules and write them down! You’ll get a laugh every time you look at your poster.

These are just a few suggestions; the opportunities are endless. What do you guys do for fun with your roommate? What's the most ridiculous thing you've done together?