Tips for Living with People You Don’t Know

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Tips for Living with People You Dont Know
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• One of the toughest things about being a college
  student is that you need to live with people you
  dont know. This is true whether you live on
  campus or opt for a room in an apartment rental
  Edmonton residents are friendly enough people,
  but youll make the transition even easier if you
  have a plan in place to avoid disagreements.

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• Meet Each Other Before You Move In
• If possible, find out who you are going to be
  sharing with before you move in and take the time
  to meet your roommate. If you are unable to meet
  in person, at least communicate online. This will
  give you the chance to discuss any ground rules
  you want to set, determine how youll share
  common areas, and even find out what you have in
  common.

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• 2. Spend Time Together
• It is surprisingly easy to live with someone and
  never spend any time together. Put in the effort
  to socialize with your new roommate, whether in
  the apartment or out. If youre going to meet a
  group of friends or attend an event, why not
  invite your roommate to come along?

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• 3. Go Extra Lengths to Be Respectful
• You may not mind a little mess, but it could be
  frustrating for your roommate. Make sure that you
  always clean up after you cook a meal or take a
  shower and avoid leaving your personal belongings
  anywhere outside of your bedroom.

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• 4. Follow the Rules
• If you know that your roommate likes something
  done a certain way, try hard to follow the rules.
  This can be as simple as making sure you wear
  headphones when watching TV or listening to music
  on a study night. Not only will this help you
  avoid conflict, your roommate will also be more
  likely to abide by your wishes.

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• 5. At the Very Least, Coexist
• You may quickly realize that you and your
  roommate were never destined to be friends. This
  is not a problem. As long as you are able to live
  in the same space without bothering each other,
  its a success.

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• Some people are much easier to live with than
  others. Unfortunately, you have little chance to
  pick the right people when searching for rooms
  for rent Edmonton students are in luck. You can
  live at The Horizon. Youll be paired with other
  students who have similar personalities to you,
  which will make settling into your new home a
  breeze.