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Living with roommates is very often a challenging
experience. It is common to have problems with
roommates regarding noise, food, space. cleanliness,
and other issues. It can be said. though. that most
problems arise from lack of consideration of one “' ' '
roommate for another. and also from not establishing
rules beforehand. what are the pros and cons of having a roommate? what should you
take into account when looking for a roommate? And What arrangements should be settled
before moving in?
The Pro and Cons of Roommates
Read the summary at the right of
the positive and negative sides
of having a roommate.
Getting Things Settled
Beforehand
Before you move in. sit down
with your roommates and create
an agreement on major issues.
Print a set of rules and give each
person a copy.
It's often cheaper because
costs (rent, utilities, food)
are shared.
You will lose privacy.
You can often afford a
bigger and better apartment it
you split the costs.
Someone e|se‘s problems
can become yours.
A roommate can be company
and make life less lonely.
There’s a chance of
arguments. even with a
roommate who is a friend.
A roommate can help you in
times of trouble or illness.
You might have personality
clashes.