The idea of rooming with someone new at college is super exciting, but it can also bring up a lot of “What ifs?” and “Should I ask?” moments. It’s important to get to know each other to create a comfortable living environment.
I’ll cover some go-to questions that can help you get on the same page with your college roommate. From morning routines to favorite pastimes, these questions are designed to make your shared space enjoyable for both of you.
Eager to find out what to ask? Let’s get started!
Table of Contents
Relationship Building
- What are your expectations for our roommate relationship?
- How do you handle stress or difficult situations?
- What makes you feel respected and valued as a roommate?
- How do you like to spend your free time?
- What are your pet peeves?
- How can we best support each other during tough times?
- What kind of roommate experience would you like to have?
- How do you prefer to resolve disagreements?
- What are your long-term goals and dreams?
- How do you like to celebrate your achievements or special occasions?
Communication and Conflict Resolution
- How do you usually communicate when something bothers you?
- How often do you prefer to check in with each other about room matters?
- What’s your preferred way to receive feedback?
- What’s the best way for us to discuss potential conflicts?
- How do you deal with feeling overwhelmed or stressed?
- What kind of roommate issues have you dealt with in the past?
- How do you think we should handle visitors and guests?
- How open are you to talking about sensitive topics?
- Do you prefer digital communication or face-to-face conversations for serious talks?
- What’s your plan for managing shared expenses?
Lifestyle and Habits
- Are you an early bird or a night owl?
- What’s your sleep schedule like?
- How do you maintain your study routine?
- Do you like to exercise, and if so, when?
- How often do you clean or organize your space?
- Do you have any dietary preferences or restrictions?
- How do you feel about sharing food or groceries?
- What’s your approach to noise levels while studying or sleeping?
- Do you watch TV or listen to music regularly?
- How do you feel about having friends over in the room?
Household Management
- How do you prefer to divide cleaning responsibilities?
- Should we set up a cleaning schedule?
- How do we want to handle buying and sharing household supplies?
- How do you feel about sharing furniture or appliances?
- What’s the best way to handle shared spaces like the bathroom or kitchen?
- How often should we deep clean our room?
- Do you have specific tasks you like or dislike doing?
- How would you like us to handle trash and recycling?
- What’s your approach to decorating our shared space?
- How do you feel about moving or rearranging furniture?
Personal Connection
- What’s your favorite hobby or activity?
- Do you have any interesting traditions or cultural practices?
- What’s your favorite type of music or artist?
- Do you enjoy cooking or baking?
- What’s the best meal you’ve ever had?
- What movies or TV shows do you love?
- Have you traveled anywhere exciting lately?
- What’s one fun fact about you?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?
- What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn or try?
