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Your Roommate

Roommates are an exciting part of your college experience.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø studentsOnce you receive your roommate match, reach out to them via phone or email before you arrive on campus.

Open, candid communication about your expectations for sharing a space will help ensure that the first semester goes smoothly. Here are a few suggestions for things to talk over with your roommate:

  • What type of environment do you need for studying?
  • Can you fall asleep with music or the TV on?
  • Do you have any allergies?
  • How do you feel about people of the opposite sex in our space?
  • Are you a morning person or a night owl?
  • What is your definition of “cleanâ€�?
  • What appliances/electronics are you planning to bring? What can we share?
  • What made you choose Hope?
  • What is your family like?
  • What kinds of things are you hoping to get involved with on campus?
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