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Living with a roommate is one of the biggest adjustments of first-year college — and one of the easiest to get right. The secret isn't being best friends; it's communicating. Here's how to set up a smooth shared space.
Communicate early, address problems small
Roommates don't have to be best friends — they have to talk. Set expectations in the first week, put them in a simple agreement, and raise small issues kindly before they become big ones. That one habit prevents almost every roommate problem.
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