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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My guess is that roommate compatibility is in the top-5.

We know of many many many cases where this was an issue, both for randomly assigned roommates and also for friends who asked the university to have them share a room.

A colleague slept on a random sofa in a computer room in an academic building across campus for most of Freshman year - because roommate had a light class load and stayed up drinking every night (i.e., not just a weekend celebration). Colleague wondered if that roommate was an alcoholic.  Regardless, it was well nigh impossible for colleague to sleep in his own bed at night.[/quote]

I really wish colleges when they build new dorms would build singles.  The concept of living in a 130 sq ft room with a complete stranger is something we only accept for college.  It seems a bit outdated and lots of college issues would be solved with a suite style dorm ---6-8 rooms with a small living area (for gathering) and a shared bathroom (with 2 sinks, 2toilets, 2showers)

One kid had great roommates (triple) and is best friends 6 years later with both of them and many more from their freshman dorm/floor.

Other kid had a decent roommate who was polite, but they haven't talked since freshman year, and barely talked after my kid made their own friend group.  So no roommate from hell stories, but it was good they lived in a large room and had plenty of their own space (room was 15X13 as a double).

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