I am a highschool student in my senior year, attending college next year. I, along with many others, am very nervous to live out on my own next year for the first time. I'm sure it will be exciting, and will be a good lesson learned but, what happens if you get roomed up with a total pshyco... they end up being complete 'sketch bags', or not the most comforting, or stable/trusting people. I dont know about anyone else, but meeting someone the same day then leaving all your expensive belongings, and trusting them as you go to bed. Maybe it's just me in my 'alarmissed' nature, but i don't like the feeling of leaving my room to walk down to the washroom, and being worried the whole time about my stuff or who they have allowed to come into our room with them, and what they are going to be doing with my things. You tell me what you think...maybe im just and overreacter...

If you can, apply for suite style - you get your own room yet still have the community aspect. It's probably the best bet if you are uncertain about living with people you don't know. I got suite style and was paired with people I didn't know but I ended up living with one of the other girls this year. Good luck!

If you are concerned about your academic life more than your social life at the university, I recommend you to find a single suite, or even consider getting a nearby apartment rental if possible. It will be worth it.

I was at a house party last weekend at UBC = very fun!

My parents were a bit worried about that too when I first started university. They wanted me to put my lap top in the dresser and lock it when I leave. But, I personally trust ppl a bit too much, so I didn't really care about that, lol. If you are really worried, though, you *could* do that, I suppose..

Worst comes to worst, you can switch your roommate/room. But it's university, most people are mature (hopefully) by then. I've never heard any of my friends say anything about their roommates taking their stuffs, except for maybe food in the fridge.

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University of Waterloo '11
Honours Computer Science, Co-op
Biology Minor

I really wouldn't know anything residence life seeing as how I have no choice but to live off campus. I rent a room that has shared facilities that don't really matter either which way seeing as how I'm the only one that's living in this part of the house. My landlords are really nice people and they're pretty helpful. To be honest, however, I was petrified to live out on my own for the first time from my family and friends. The first couple of weeks was really hard but that's due to some kinks which I'm sure some people don't get.

As for roommates, I had one for a couple of months and she wasn't too bad -- she was an older woman who mostly kept to herself and I kept to myself, although we did converse every now and then. I find that people are so worried about getting a roommate because they don't know them and can't tell if that person will be nice or not.

if someone is stealing from you isn't logical to steal from them? THats what I would do. I'm all excited of having room mates with people I don't know thats why I'm trying for a triple dorm. Get to play 20 questions at night while going to bed lol

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YORK; Honors Arts - History Major/German minor? '12

Then I hope you are my room mate LOL jokes

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YORK; Honors Arts - History Major/German minor? '12

I wouldnt go for residents. It is muc too expensive unless you recieved a scholarship. Its not really a home type of living, and you lose your own space a lot. The bathrooms being shared sucks, but you do make friends. Its close to your campus, but you can always get an apartment to do this.

I think everyone'd be nervous the first year living alone, I'm no different. It's important, I think, to find a school that has the same principles that you have. That way, you won't end up feeling totally out of your element and can actually have fun in your post secondary years.