You’ve never met your roommate… but live together.
YOU’VE NEVER MET YOUR ROOMMATE… BUT LIVE TOGETHER.
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Remember that email? The one with your housing assignment, dropping a name that meant absolutely nothing to you. No pre-orientation camp meet-up, no shared high school, just a name on a screen. For so many of us, our first Ivy League roommate was a complete stranger. Suddenly, this person, whose quirks and habits were entirely unknown, became the co-owner of your tiny dorm room, your late-night study partner by proximity, your silent witness to academic triumphs and existential crises.
The initial days were a delicate dance. Who gets the top bunk? Whose side is whose? The polite head nods evolving into shared exasperation over campus WiFi or the mystery of the communal bathroom. You learned about their weird sleep schedule, their obscure major, their surprisingly loud chewing. Sometimes, it was a beautiful, unexpected friendship. Other times, it was a masterclass in silent cohabitation, a testament to your ability to coexist peacefully despite wildly different life rhythms.
This wasn't just about sharing space; it was about sharing a pivotal, intense chapter of your life. These are the unsung sagas of dorm life, the chaotic, formative tales that truly define the college journey. From the mice sightings to the midnight philosophical debates, your roommate, known or unknown, was at the heart of it all. What’s your story?
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