Even as university
enrollment makes you happy, overseas accommodation hunt is never easy and comes
with many loopholes and uncertainties. With the advent of purpose-built student
accommodation, the search has become less-hassled and takes a considerable less
amount of time. Whether you choose to stay in private self-contained studios
with communal areas or in en-suite rooms with shared spaces, you will be having
roommates to staying with. You and your roommate can be poles apart or have
many things in common. As you will be staying in a student room together, the best
way is to get to know your roommate and discuss things prior to moving in.
Here the 5 most probable questions that you should be asking
your roommate before opting for the stay.
Comfort Level in Staying Together
The comfort level of
an individual is the first and foremost thing and makes a person decisive on
whether to stay with a roommate or vice versa. If you have the habit of getting
uncomfortable about little things, then it is better to discuss this with your
potential roommate. If not, then you should find an independent student
housing to stay in peace. Make your roommate clear about how
comfortable you are, if he or she is usually awake late at night, not cleaning
the room more often, or have pets to stay in the accommodation. Also let your
roommate know, if you are not comfortable with music played loud and suggest
keeping an earphone handy.
How Often Does Friends Visit
A recent survey proves the fact that a majority of
property providers often work with clients who want to change accommodations
specifically because they can’t stand having other people visiting their
apartment, without their roommate having asked for approval. Having mentioned
that, make it a point to clear things earlier on, like whether your roommate
loves the company of friends visiting more often and have them visit the
accommodation on weekends or weekdays. Discuss about the frequency of visits
and also the duration of stay. If you are not comfortable with sharing your
things with others, talk about it so that your roommates have them bring their
own bedding and arrange for extra pillows and sheets at his or her own expense.
If you are not comfortable at all of your friends coming in, then you must bear
in mind that the same goes for you as well. Just think before agreeing to
certain aspects when friends of your roommate visit the place.
Room Temperature
Not everybody is comfortable
staying in very cool or hot temperatures as everybody sensitivity is different
from the other. If you are sensitive to heat or cold, make sure your roommates
know about it. This will avoid any further misjudgment and help in building a
healthy living environment. There is no point in having daily arguments on how
cold or how warm you want the room to be. You and your roommates should try to
come to a mutual decision as to what the room temperature will be or adjust
temperatures at a level at different times of the day whichever is favorable to
your roommate and you of course.
Smoking Habits
Every student apartment comes with its own rules and a
prior discussion is needed on the smoking policy of that particular household.
For some it is easy, while for others it becomes a reason for a possible
changeover. If your roommate is a smoker, try to ascertain whether he is an
occasional or chain smoker and does he smokes anything other than cigarettes like
pot or cigars. Also, checkout if your roommate takes anything else which is
forbidden by law so that you do not end up being in trouble if something grave
happens. Check with the smoking policy of the accommodation as smoking is
prohibited in the communal areas and places where it is hazardous to smoke like
the generator room for instance. Talk to your landlord about smoking rules and
also make sure your roommate is well aware about it.
What’s
the Time to Bed
One thing is for sure, there is
nothing awkward to ask about night routines and what is the ideal time to bed.
It will be beneficiary for both you and your roommate, to come into terms with
the odd hour schedules when sleeping obviously is not the plan. Many students
have the habit of studying and revising lessons at night. If you are one of
those, be clear about it and share it with your roommate. You cannot expect
your roommate to be cooperative if you do not inform about the habit of staying
up late at night. On the other hand, if your roommate has the same habit then
this should be discussed beforehand. You can probably come up with a solution
which is favorable for both of you.
With these questions asked, you can be rest assured for
being in compliance with certain aspects of living together, if not all. This
will avoid future conflicts with your roommate and help settle down cordially
in student accommodation and who
knows, you and your roommate can end up being great friends for life.
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