college roommate horror stories

My roommate used to steal my things. Small things at first, like pens and notebooks. But then it got worse. He took my expensive headphones. When I confronted him, he denied it until I found them in his stuff.

If direct communication doesn't work, involve a mediator. This could be a Resident Advisor in the dorm. They are trained to handle these kinds of roommate disputes. They can listen to both sides and come up with a fair solution. For instance, if one roommate is too noisy and the other is too sensitive to noise, the RA might suggest quiet hours or using headphones.

I heard a story where a roommate was really noisy at night. He would play loud music and talk on the phone late into the night. This made it impossible for his roommate to study or sleep well. The situation got so bad that the affected roommate had to move out in the middle of the semester.

A really bad type is the roommate who brings in unwanted guests all the time. It makes you feel like you don't have any privacy or control over your living space. And sometimes these guests can be rowdy or disrespectful too.

One horror story could be a roommate who was extremely messy. They would leave dirty dishes everywhere, clothes all over the room, and never clean up after themselves. It made the living space unbearable and unhygienic.

Once, my roommate thought it would be funny to hide all my left shoes. I was running late for class and couldn't find any of them. When I finally found them in the microwave (of all places), we both had a great laugh.

A very common horror story is about the roommate with bad hygiene. They don't wash themselves or their clothes regularly. It makes the dorm smell awful. Then there's the roommate who is always borrowing things and never returns them. It can be small things like a pen or bigger things like a laptop charger. And some roommates are just too clingy. They follow you everywhere and don't give you any personal space.

First, communication is key. Just like in the horror stories where roommates had issues, try to talk to your difficult roommate calmly about the problem. For example, if they are messy, say something like 'Hey, we need to keep the place clean together'.

One story could be that two gay college roommates supported each other through coming out to their families. They had late - night talks about their fears and hopes. One was really into art and the other into music. They often combined their interests for campus events, like creating art - inspired music shows. It was a great friendship that helped them both grow during college.

One of my good college roommate stories is that my roommate and I both loved cooking. We would take turns cooking different meals from our hometowns. It was a great way to share our cultures. Every week, we'd have a 'cultural dinner night' where we'd also decorate the room to match the theme of the meal. It made our living space feel like a home away from home and strengthened our friendship.