So this year I decided to take a chance and live off campus.

I live in what's called "Animal House." I have no idea why it's called that and I don't intend on finding out.

I live with three girls who, before this month, I didn't really know very well. But we've been here since the weekend before classes started and I've come to find out that we all have a lot in common and things are meshing like you wouldn't believe.

So here are 8 reasons why I love my roommates:

1.) We made the house transform into the most wonderful little Animal House it could be. Check out what it looks like now

2.) They don't judge me for not going out. They actually support it completely and joined me at Gift Card Bingo last Friday night.

3.) Becca always asks how my day was. It's so sweet, like, she genuinely cares <3

4.) Sarah is VERY comfortable in the house. It's made me comfortable enough to walk around in a sports bra too. None of them got to see it though, so it doesn't really count.

5.) Claire can talk your ear off and it's fantastic to be caught in a conversation with her. I recommend it to anyone.

6.) They completely understand about anything. ANYTHING. I could tell them I killed someone and they would be like "okay we understand."

7.) We have laundry dates since Animal doesn't have a washer and dryer.

8.) The house is OURS. It's not Courtney's side or Sarah's side or Claire's or Becca's. There aren't designated spots in the fridge or the cabinets. It's one shared space and that's so nice since almost every dorm room comes divided.

I love my roomies and it's only September. I can't wait to see how much it will grow by May.