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Dealing with a Depressed Roommate Would you know what to do if your college roomie was suffering from depression? Don't Let Roommates Get the Best of You Whether it's privacy issues, outright moodiness, or even thievery, every college student past and present can tell a tale or two about mismatched dorm room partners. If you find yourself experiencing disharmony during your first semester at school, fear not. You are not alone, and there is a way to protect yourself against roommate angst! Producing Roommate Harmony Roomies don't always get along, check out these tips for surviving some inevitable problem scenarios. How to Feng Shui Your Study Area Feng shui is the Chinese art of placement that focuses on balancing your surroundings with the energy around you. Don't worry, it's not as scary as it sounds. College Roommate Dos and Don'ts The prospect of meeting your college roommate for the first time can be intimidating -- after all, you'll be sharing a relatively small space with this stranger. Before you set foot in your dorm room, check out this list of 10 dos and don'ts to help you sustain a healthy roommate relationship. Roommate Face-Off: How to Avoid a Dorm Divorce The only task more daunting than actually getting into college is choosing the perfect person to spend a full year or more with in a room the size of a prison cell. But for better or worse, following a few simple roommate rules can help make your dorm situation tolerable, if not enjoyable. Dorm Decor: Beyond the Basics Move-in day is on the way! Check out some tips for jazzing up your new dorm digs... Creating Communities in College Forget the typical student housing assignment where you choose a dorm based upon which has the biggest closet or the best view. Nowadays, colleges and universities offer a wide range of housing options that are more focused on building a student community... Living with the Enemy Even though most roommates manage to get along, here are a few stories that might make you think twice about trusting the innocent voice on the other end of the phone. Roommates You Don't Want Many of us get stuck with one of "those" roommates, but if you heed these tales, maybe you'll be able to spot the "Different Types"... before you sign a lease with one of them. |