If you grew up as an only child, or as the only female child in a group of siblings,
learning to get along with female roommates can be quite challenging. When you live
in a women’s dormitory, you will generally share your room with between one and
three female roommates, depending on the size. Your room is a small part of the
larger building, which means that you will really have hundreds of female roommates.
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Tips for Maintaining a Positive Relationship with Female Roommates:
Communicate openly and honestly
Respect your roommates’ privacy
Don’t gossip about your roommates
Do not take or use your roommates’ clothing, food, products, etc. without permission
Set boundaries with your roommates early in the relationship
Ask your roommates to let you know right away if something you are doing is bothersome
Don’t “stew” when something is bothering you; keep the lines of communication open
at all times
Don’t expect your roommates to always be in good moods
Treat your roommates with respect
Show appreciation for your roommates
As a group, you and your roommates should clearly express your expectations of one
another
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