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

This mainly applies to college life on campus, but if you live with anyone else, at home, in off campus housing, apartments etc. then these things might have happened to you.

A lot of people grew up having big families or sharing rooms with their siblings as did I, but a lot of people are also new to the experience of living with a new person. Most times we pick a friend, but it can even be a stranger. It takes a lot to just allow college housing to assign you with a random person, and it can be a 50/50 chance if you guys get along or not.

Roommates can be a tricky situation. Here are some things i’ve noted my year and a half here at Utica college about having a roommate both years and now cluster mates as well.

  • Living with a close friend or any friend at all is no always the best idea. It is nice having that distance even if you guys love each other to pieces.

  • Having a random roommate assigned is not as bad as it seems. (This year me and my roommate did not know each other, but we got placed in the same cluster as our other friends and we grew to be very close.)

  • You need to set boundaries, as corny as it sounds sometimes. What is common sense to you, might not even cross the other person’s mind.

  • Dividing the cleaning if you live in a cluster or share an off-campus house with other people. You do not always want to be the one stuck with the chores.

  • Be mindful of who you are living with because you are going to constantly be around others. You do not want to be rude with loud music or guests all the time.

  • Find something you and who ever you’re living with can bond over, usually a game that will not start problems.

The list could go on and on. My living situation my freshman year turned into drama faster than I thought. It was most definitely a learning experience for me, but i was rewarded with my living situation that I currently have as a sophomore. Having made two amazing new friends and sharing a cluster with three other wonderful girls, i’m glad to call them my friends.

 

Hey everyone, my name is Cristina. I'm a Senior here at Utica College!
Bianca Nitti

Utica '20

Meet Bianca, I am currently a Junior at Utica College in Utica, NY.  I am a Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Homeland Security.  Crime investigation has always been something that interests me.  I’m dedicated and passionate and it’s hard for me to quit things. I get that from my father so don’t hold it against me- he was a veteran and police officer for 20 years.   Growing up in a family centered around law enforcement has helped guide me in this direction, and I will forever be grateful.  After graduation I intend to continue on to law school where I can further my education in hopes of becoming a criminal defense lawyer and later on a District Attorney.  An interesting fact about myself is that I found the passion to be a criminal defense lawyer from watching the O.J. Simpson case.  The facts and conspiracy theories evoked a whole new passion behind criminal investigation that I intend to use in my future.  One of my most prominent moments in my writing career was when I wrote for an online magazine and had my most prevalent article hit 1.6k shares.  I believe in treating people with the same kind of respect and manners you would expect in return, and in a way it has helped shaped my expectations in life.   When you first meet me I won’t be the loudest in the room or the center of attention, but I will be intently listening to everything you say, for what you have to say may have a purpose. I believe in purpose. I believe that everyone is here to help you grow into who you are today and who you will be tomorrow.