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Perks Of Your Roommate Being Your Best Friend

It's so much more than who gets what side of the room.

Kelly Marie Fisher
Dec 05, 2016
Lynchburg College
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Perks Of Your Roommate Being Your Best Friend
Kelly Fisher

Going to college, I had no idea who I would room with. It's exciting and nerve-wracking trying to find the person you will be living with for the next year in a small room. My family had a history of not having a good freshman year roommate, but I was determined to have a different experience.

I met my roommate Alexis on the Lynchburg Class of 2020 Facebook Page. I instantly knew she was a perfect match for me when our first conversation was about our prom dresses. Three months into school, I can say we are closer to each other than anyone else and she is my best friend. Based on my first-semester experience, here are the perks of being best friends with your roommate.

1. Late night talks

My roommate and I often find ourselves laying in bed at night in complete darkness talking for hours. It is normal for us to say goodnight and then continue talking until 3:00 a.m. We can talk about anything from family to what we are going to wear the next day.

2. Two closets are better than one

If you're like me, you'll chose a roommate that is close to the same size. This is so nice on a daily basis. My roommate and I are so close we share almost everything. It's like having a second closet full of clothes for free.

3. It's like having a mom away from home

Many times I have had errands, doctor appointments and grocery store runs. My roommate is my immediate go to. When I need to go to the clinic, she immediately steps up and asks when we are going. She looks out for me, takes care of me when I'm sick, and will help clean. One time I was sick and almost fainted. Alexis immediately took me to the health center, wrote down the information from the nurses, told my teacher what was wrong and why I missed class. She did all of this while she was supposed to be in a class on her own.

4. Inside jokes

Nobody is going to know your habits better than the person you live with. The amount of good times, laughter and inside jokes made is extraordinary. Often, we will look at each other and say one word and bust out into laughter because of something that has previously happened.

5. Mind reading

Alexis and I can simply look at each other and know what the other is thinking. Nobody can read me as well as her, my sister, and my best friend.

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