The Importance of a Positive Roommate Experience

With 87% of all first-year college students having one or more roommates, finding the right one can prove to be quite a challenge. For many college students, having “bad roommates” can cause emotional distress, lower student grades, and in extreme cases, can exacerbate mental health issues.

But “good roommates” can play a significant role in academic and social success and can be a critical factor in making the transition to college a positive experience.

Students with a positive roommate experience:

Have a higher first-term GPA than those who live alone
Have better peer connections and social integration on campus
Build a stronger social network that can be used as a support system
Are less likely to be homesick and more likely to return to school the following year

Even if you haven’t had good roommate experiences in the past or your current living situation isn’t going so well, there’s always room for finding a better match. Once you connect with the right person, there are additional personal benefits, too:

Someone to talk to if you both can’t sleep or one of you needs advice
Someone to study with if you and your both have the same routine
Borrowing and sharing – class notes, food, and maybe even clothes
They can become a true lifelong friend

At The Arise Society, we help ensure you will have a positive roommate experience. You will be in an apartment with only one other roommate who has been selected after compatibility is taken into consideration.

You will live like an average university student – as opposed to living in a bubble and being identified as a “program person.” We are dedicated to providing you with a highly personalized experience so you can live independently, have privacy, and have on-call 24/7 mentor support. We cater to your unique needs to ensure an excellent and positive college AND roommate experience.