{"id":9450,"date":"2022-03-24T11:15:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T11:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/?p=9450"},"modified":"2023-02-24T22:23:59","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T22:23:59","slug":"tips-for-finding-a-college-roommate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/blog\/tips-for-finding-a-college-roommate\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Finding a College Roommate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tips for Finding Roomate&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Roommate 1 Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW233632161 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233632161 BCX0\">Let\u2019s be honest, one of the scariest things to think about when heading off to college is who your roommate will be. WSU offers a <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW233632161 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.winona.edu\/housing\/roommates.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW233632161 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233632161 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">roommate request process<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW233632161 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233632161 BCX0\">, but if you don\u2019t request a roommate, it\u2019s totally fine! Many of our students are paired with someone they did not know ahead of time\u2014and believe it or not, those can be some of the most successful roommate stories that are told.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW233632161 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Whether you are looking for a roommate or just want to start meeting students in your class, here are some great ways to get connected.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Complete Lifestyle Questions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Complete the Lifestyle Questions in your Housing App<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>From March 1 \u2013 May 1<\/strong>, you can fill out a few lifestyle questions within your <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/esession\/authentication.do?campusId=074&amp;postAuthUrl=http%3A%2F%2Feservices.minnstate.edu%2Fregistration%2Fsecure%2Fsearch%2Fbasic.html%3Fcampusid%3D074\">housing application<\/a>. These questions will help \u201cmatch\u201d you will another person who has similar priorities as you. It is important to think about yourself, in college, away from home when answering these questions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Untitled design (1)&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Computer 1 Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Join %22Class%22 of FB Group&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Join your \u201cClass of\u201d Facebook Group<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\">We know Facebook might seem a bit \u201cold-school\u201d to you, but it can be a great way to start meeting your future classmates and finding a potential roommate match. There is a <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW240211144 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/newwarriors2023to2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW240211144 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">New Warriors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> Facebook Group<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\">. You<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\"> can join and make an introductory post. This is a great way to find and meet new people who have similar interests, hobbies, and majors <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\">as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240211144 BCX0\"> you.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW240211144 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>If you are thinking about having a roommate, but you don\u2019t know anyone who is going to be attending Winona next year, don\u2019t fret.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Roommate Request Process&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Roommate Request Process<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>If you find someone you want to live with, you can request them through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/esession\/authentication.do?campusId=074&amp;postAuthUrl=http%3A%2F%2Feservices.minnstate.edu%2Fregistration%2Fsecure%2Fsearch%2Fbasic.html%3Fcampusid%3D074\">housing portal<\/a>\u00a0<strong>March 1- May 1<\/strong>. Just fill out the roommate request form in your housing application and wait for your room selection time slot in <strong>May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Untitled design (2)&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Dorm Students 1 Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What if it doesn&#8217;t work out?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>What if it Just Doesn\u2019t Work Out?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>We get it. Nothing is guaranteed to go just as we plan. If things between you and your roommate just aren\u2019t jiving, it\u2019s important to be honest with them\u2014have an open conversation. If you need, ask an RA to help mediate a conversation between you and your roommate. 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