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The 5 Roommates You’ll Have In University

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Ottawa chapter.

The Control Freak

She can do no wrong in her eyes. Ultimately, it’s her way or the highway. She’ll let you know when your food has expired because the wasted space in the fridge is driving her insane. She’s the one who created the chore chart, carefully labelled with a sequence of everyone’s responsibilities.  And, if she notices the garbage is getting full, brace yourself for suggestive texts, facebook messages and ‘quirky’ reminder tweets. The Control Freak may get under your skin, but she has nothing but good intentions. Think of the state your apartment would be in without her!

Needy Nancy

This girl wasn’t prepared to fly when she left the nest.  No one knows how her parents let her move out, because quite frankly this girl can’t do anything for herself. She doesn’t know how to do laundry, she’s terrified to go outside after 8PM, buses are out of the question—and she’s been eating Mr. Noodles for the past 2 weeks… you pretty much adopted a daughter when you chose to live with her. Oh and in case you didn’t get the memo, this is her world and you’re just living in it. Have you ever taught a child how to colour within the lines? Well every day will feel like an accomplishment with this one. Although this Needy Nancy won’t teach you a whole lot, you’ll feel your motherly instincts grow each day. Trust me, she will praise and appreciate everything you do. 

The Girl without Boundaries

This one’s a good one. She’s prim and proper on the outside, and as cute as a button. But the minute your apartment door closes, the hulk might as well tear through her chiffon shirt. She lets it all hang out. She’s definitely not shy, so get use to her ‘brand’ cause this one’s got no shame. She’s open to say the least – when she says she wants the dirty deets on last night – she means it. From every last hair pull to where it all landed. Doors closed during bathroom breaks are out of the question. Knocking is overrated, so get comfortable with your girls meeting her girls! She’ll teach you to be comfortable around others and be accepting of yourself. If your ever curious or concerned something’s going on down there, she won’t shy away. 

The Copy Cat

This girl’s convinced you two were separated at birth. OMG your favourite store is American Apparel!? Cause that’s her favourite too. You’re going through a rough patch with your boyfriend? Don’t worry she is too.  It’s a game of one-upping you, just to be sure she’s on the same level. You have a sinus infection? Shes’ got shingles. You drank a bottle of wine last night? She downed a 26 of tequila. And as if living up to your standard isn’t enough, now she’s going to copy everything you’ve got. You’ll notice she starts to walk and talk like you, and even eat the same foods as you. When you catch her wearing the same outfit as you, she’ll laugh it off and finish it with a #twinning. Come on, you can’t help but be flattered. She idolizes you in every way, kinda like how you do with Candice Swanepoel. 

The Party Girl

The Party Girl is like the energizer bunny – only she runs off coke and M’s.  No one understands how she’s still passing her classes. She wakes up at 5PM and is always hung over or coming down. Sleep, eat, rave, repeat is her motto, and boy is she livin’ it! She’s the one that makes the walls shake at 1AM and just wait till that beat drops. But that bass… She’s a blast in a glass – most likely wasn’t huge into partying in high school, but the minute she lost that curfew, she lost all self-control. You’re probably used to meeting new guys standing in their boxers drinking the milk from the cartoon. And it never fails, there’s leftover pizza boxes stockpiled in her room. The good news with this one, is that if you’re ever feeling spontaneous and ready to party, she’ll be down for anything.

Graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor with Specialization in Communications Currently working as a Content Coordinator at an advertising agency in Toronto. For business opportunities or cocktail recommendations: paulinakvanschaik@gmail.com