Study Habits · Sharing
Where, when and how do you like to study? · Which things of yours are ok to borrow?
Do you like to study with/without music? · Which things are off limits? (clothes, books,
________________________________________________________ · food, money, TV, video games, computer,
Sleeping · other items . . .)
When do you like to sleep? Get up?
________________________________________________
Personalizing your space
What time of day do you like to take naps (if you do)?
What kind of environment do you like to sleep in? · What articles do you want in your room?
(complete darkness, w/a window open, etc.) · How do you want your room decorated?
Are you a heavy or light sleeper? · What kind of atmosphere do you want in your room?
How do you deal with your alarm clock? · What kind of relationship do you want with your neighbor?
Do you hit the snooze? · What would you consider 'community items'?
When should the room be quiet? How quiet?
Visitors · ________________________________________________
Safety
When and how often do you like to have visitors?
How will problems with them be handled? · What makes you feel safe in your room?
How do you feel about overnight guests? · When do you think you should tell your roommate you are
How do you feel about the use of alcohol? · going to be gone? (nightly, weekends?)
What do you think about the behavior of individuals while under · Do you walk alone at night?
the influence of alcohol? · When should the door be open to socialize?
________________________________________________________ · ________________________________________________
Personal Activities · Communication
How do you like to spend your time? · How do you act when stressed, angry, hurt ?. ?
How much time do you want to spend with your roommate? · How do you like people to respond?
What do you do for fun? · When would you rather be left alone?
________________________________________________________ · How do you prefer to handle disagreements?
Cleaning · What are your pet peeves?
How do you like your room kept?
What role will you take in room maintenance?
What is your definition of clean?
A GOOD RELATIONSHIP NEEDS CONTINUAL ATTENTION, CARE AND REFLECTION. COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO DEVELOPING A GOOD FIT IN A ROOMMATE RELATIONSHIP, Remember, your RA is here to help
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