50 Get to Know You Questions for College Roommates If you could pick one album to take on a deserted island with you, what would it be? If you were a dessert, what would you be? What were you like as a kid? Why did you choose this college? What are you thinking about majoring in?
Questions to Ask a New Roommate When Living in the Dorm What is your major? What does your class schedule look like? Are you taking part in any clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities? Are you currently working? ... Do you consider yourself to be a morning person/early riser or a night owl?
Just send them a message saying you're a future student at ____ college/university, saw their roommate profile and wanted to get to know them better. Then once they respond, just have a friendly chat about what your hobbies are, favorite music, tv shows, movies, etc. If it's a good fit, then youre good to go.
If you do not know where to start, I recommend asking each person you are talking to some simple questions: where are you from, what are you majoring in, where are you planning to live (dorm/apartment), what do you like to do for fun, are you thinking about rushing and do you have any friends going to the school too?
Questions to Ask When Searching for a Roommate What's your sleeping schedule like? ... Are you messy or clean? How often do you like to clean? How will cleaning be shared? At what temperature do you like to keep the room and/or apartment? Are you okay with sharing/borrowing clothes, food, etc.?
Instead of pursuing a direct approach to the conversation, you might ask them how they want to keep their space and your shared space clean on a regular basis. Asking in a less confrontational way will allow them the opportunity to open up and be honest about their cleaning habits.
Briefly introduce yourself by sharing your major, your hometown and what you like to do for fun. If you want to get a bit more personal, share what music you're into or what TV shows you're bringing this summer. Don't worry about getting into the nitty gritty details of your habits and sleeping schedule just yet.
Things you should talk with roommate about What to do if you come back after a roommate is sleeping, cleaning patterns, visitors, overnight guests, sharing of belongings, what is off limits, anything that you want your roommate to know about you.
What is the weirdest thing you've ever eaten? If you could live anywhere in the world for a month where would it be? What is the most daring/craziest thing you've ever done? You are a superhero, but unfortunately you're stuck with a special power that is entirely useless.
What is your superhero name and your useless power? If you could be in the movie of your choice, what movie would you choose and what character would you play? If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose and why? What is your favorite home-cooked meal?