Moving out can be intimidating, even when it's exciting. When I was moving into my dorm I was worried about who I would be choosing to squeeze into a tight space with. Three people in one little room? I just didn't know if I would be able to handle it. Since then, my opinions have drastically changed. Your roommates can be your lunch date, your shoulder to cry on and your coach when you need to be motivated to write that paper. I hang out with my roommates all the time, I tell them everything and I know they have my back. We have our own little family happening as we try and navigate college and become real grown ups. Since I have had such great experiences, I wanted to share why roommates rock.
Roommates are built in friends. Even if you and your roommate don't know each other ahead of time, you are both in the same boat and will want someone to hang out with. I often grab lunch or go to the gym with my roommates and it makes everything more fun. It can also be great to come back to the room after a long day and watch movies or vent to your pals. They always know whats up, because hey, they live with you. They can give you advice and stick up for you, if you and your roommates are anything like we are, pretty soon you will become inseparable. They are fun to do things with but also fun to do nothing with. Even cleaning becomes fun because, at least in my experience, it often becomes a dance party. Sure, there are times when you feel a little claustrophobic. It happens to everyone, sometimes you just need space. Communication goes a long way, but between going to classes or to the library to study, you'll be missing them by the time you get back. I never get sick, but sometimes since being at school I have gotten pretty sick a couple times. My roommates have taken the best care of me, letting me pout and getting me whatever I needed. When one of us is having a hard day, we order Chinese food and comfort each other. Your dorm is your home away from home, and so your roommates become your built in support system. I am pretty amazing at leaving things to the last minute and having people around while I am doing my best to avoid math homework is really good for me. They will motivate me and hype me up, making me feel like I can do it, but they will also call me on my excuses and make sure I get it done. We enable each other to do better.
All in all, roommates may seem like a difficult concept, but they become your best friends and biggest cheerleaders. Sometimes you have to give up alone time or change your routine but all the amazing experiences you will have with your roommates will far outweigh any space issues. Your roommates rock, be grateful for them while you have them and cherish the fun memories you will form together.
