This post is about the 55 best questions to ask your future college roommate!!
Want to learn more about your college roommate better!?
Whether you’re trying to find the perfect roommate or if you already have one, these 55 best questions will help you get to know each other!
I know that it can be scary to think about living with someone that you don’t know very well, which is why I think these questions will help.
I lived in a quad (with three randomly assigned roommates) during my freshman year, which I was not expecting at all.
My roommates and I became really good friends, and I ended up having a lot of fun! Try not to be too nervous about roommates; everything happens for a reason and works out in the end!
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55 best questions to ask your future college roommate!
1. Where are you from?
2. What is your major?
3. Why did you pick that major?
4. Why did you pick this university/college?
5. Was this school your first choice?
6. How is your class schedule? Lots of early classes? (this is also a good time to compare your schedules!)
7. If Greek Life is big at your school you can ask are you rushing?
8. What are you hobbies/what do you do for fun?
9. How many siblings do you have?
10. What’s your favorite color? (make sure to remember these answers for future reference. If you ever need to buy your roommate a gift.)
11. What’s your favorite candy? (remember this answer for a gift too!)
12. When is your birthday? (write this down, you don’t want to forget your roomies birthday.)
13. Are you a night or a morning person?
14. Do you drink coffee?
15. What are you favorite foods?
16. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
17. Do you plan to go home on the weekends a lot?
18. Are you okay with having guests over? (my roommates and I were okay with having friends in our room but had a time set that they should leave by, talk to your roommate about coming up with a guest curfew haha.)
19. Are you playing any sports at our school?
20. Are you planning to join any fun clubs?
21. What are your study habits? More likely to study in our room or somewhere else like the library?
22. What time do you want our lights off?
23. Have you started college shopping yet and what colors are your decorations?
24. Do you want to share some items to save money?
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25. What are your going out habits? Are you planning to drink/party? I know that this question may be a little awkward to ask but it’s important to know. Being open and honest with your roommates is always the best policy.
26. What is your favorite show and movie?
27. What’s your favorite snack?
28. Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions?
29. What are your pet peeves?
30. Do you know what dorm you want to live in?
31. What is your favorite type of music?
32. Do you like to read for fun?
33. Are you crafty?
34. Are you an introvert or extrovert?
35. Is living in a clean and organized room important to you?
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36. When do you take showers, morning or night? (this question is more important if you’re sharing your own bathroom.)
37. Do you have any pets at home?
38. What is a fun fact about yourself?
39. Have you ever shared a room with anyone before?
40. Are you more excited or worried about dorm/roommate life?
41. What are your thoughts on alcohol and drugs? (Obviously, drugs and alcohol are not something you should participate in at college but it’s important to know where you both stand on the matter.)
42. What are your favorite stores to shop at?
43. Do you sleep with a nightlight or in complete darkness?
44. Do you fall asleep to TV or sound machine?
45. What’s your idea of the perfect day?
46. Are you excited to decorate our dorm room?
47. Are you planning on getting a job in college?
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48. Do you have a good relationship with your family?
49. Do you think you’re going to feel home sick?
50. What is your zodiac sign?
51. Do you have tattoos/do you want one?
52. Do you prefer colder or warmer temperatures?
53. What’s the most surprising this about you?
54. What are you most excited about for freshman year of college?
55. Is there anything else about yourself that you want to share?
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I hope that you enjoyed this post about the 55 best questions to ask your future college roommate!! I know living with roommates can seem scary and stressful, but in my experience, it is a lot of fun!
Try your best to get to know each other and see where the year takes you! I managed to survive with three roommates, and I know that you can too!
If you have any questions about roommate life, I would be happy to answer them! Email me at emily@positivityispretty.com
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