A Dream or A Nightmare?
Choosing to live with a friend can be a dangerous decision
BY MATT PHIPPS
Most college housing applications ask you if you have a roommate preference.
Chances are, you will know at least one person who's going to the same school as
you, and if already know someone well from home (or maybe even someone you met
and bonded with while visiting), you might logically think of living with them
freshman year. After all, this can give you a certain measure of comfort as you
make the often-difficult transition to college: the whole "roommate thing" will
be one less issue to worry about!
Sure, the thought of living with a friend goes through most students' minds
when they see "Roommate Preference." You might figure, "It's a sure bet; there's
no way I'll have roommate problems because this is one of my best friends. He
has no annoying habits." The thought of living with your best friend with your
favorite music always playing and the room decorated just how you like it is a
tempting one. For friends who attend the same school, this vision seems like a
dream. Unfortunately, this dream could also be a nightmare.
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