Ten Types of Roommates: Problems and Personalities
The OCD clean freak– this roommate constantly has a mop, sponge or Clorox wipe in their hand. They are always concerned about when dishes will be done and floors will be cleaned. It is a constant battle between mess and her internal OCD. This person would rather have her limbs sawed off one by one by a chainsaw then live in a dirty house.
The Party Animal- This roommate, no matter what day of the week, finals week, exam the next day or loads of homework, will have a drink in one hand while mass texting, “party at my house!” in the other. This roommate’s bedroom looks like the Burby and Bates redemption center. A “night off” is not in their vocabulary nor do they want it to be. If you need a quiet place to study make sure you’re roommates are the same way!
The Nerd– The nerd spends hours and hours preparing for exams that are scheduled for next semester. This person calls Fogler home and would sleep there if they could. The social world is non-existent and they are okay with that. If you are a party animal do not room with this kind of person. They would, however, get along nicely with the clean freak since they are studying in Fogler instead of their apartment.
The Roommate you Forgot you Had– This person lives in their bedroom and rarely shows their face to the general public. It remains a mystery to the others whether this person has a job, goes home on the weekends, lives in the library or is in their room. Their door is always shut and all this roommate ever contributes is rent money. If you are the type of person that likes little amount of interaction than this may be the perfect roommate for you.
The Mean Girl- Everyone can be mean, but this roommate is always mean. Whether the house is too hot or too cold, too messy or too clean, too loud or too quiet, this person will complain about it. The mean girl will most likely tell you what friends of yours they don’t like and who is not allowed over. This roommate has a constant attitude and is not afraid of confrontation. If you tend to speak your mind too than having this type of roommate may pose a bit of a problem for you.
The Closet Mean Girl- This roommate has all of the above qualities, but does all of it behind your back.
The Unorganized Mess- Not only is this roommates bedroom a mess, but you will often find socks, shoes, jackets, binders and other belongings that this person owns all over the house and common areas. Don’t be shocked to find their Maine card or debit card in the food cabinets or couch cushion. If you hate a mess steer clear of a roommate such as this.
The Drama Queen- This roommate makes every event that has ever happened in their lives, a soap opera. Sometimes it is extremely hard to keep up with people’s names in all of their stories. Sunday conversations, after a fun filled weekend, can go a little like this: “Oh my god you will never guess who showed up to Sigma Nu last night. Gina! Steve was so mad and since Gina’s friend Sammy hooked up with Steve too, it was so freakin awkward and then Steve and Joey got in a fight and I was trying to break it all up, oh my god girl you totally should have been there.”
The Noisemaker- This roommate is just loud. All the time and with everything they do. I do not suggest rooming below this roommate. They always feel the need to blast music, jump rope or drop bowling balls in their room when you are trying the sleep. They stomp up the stairs, slam dishes around and walk around as if there are 20-pound metal weights on their shoes.
The Clinger- This roommate pretty much wants to be you. Take it as a compliment or not, they will follow you everywhere, make the same weekend plans, sign up for the same classes, and be-friend your friends. Don’t be shocked when they “accidently” buy the same shirt you have or buy a knock off version of your limited edition Louis Vuitton purse.
So there it is- the many different kinds of roommates that one may end up with in college. Some of these types clash and some mesh very well so make sure you know what kind of person you are will be rooming with BEFORE you sign the lease!
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