Many college students choose off campus apartment complexes instead of dormitories. When it comes to off campus housing, it’s wise to find a roommate so that you can share the expenses. But how do you find a roommate? Here’s a list of strategies to put into your college-roommate finding arsenal.
Network and Post Campus Notices To Find A Roommate
Find a roommate by networking with people in your circle of friends and acquaintances to find out if they know of anyone interested in skipping out on dorm living. You can also post notices on bulletin boards around campus or even run a “roommate wanted” ad in the campus newspaper.
Use Online Roommate Finding Sites To Find A Roommate
At roomsurf.com, you can choose your college network, take the roommate survey, review your matches and submit a roommate request through your school. This site actually finds you a roommate ranked by its compatibility percentage. You can even look up your potential roommate on Facebook with the site’s profile link. Another great site for finding a roommate is to connect with others on Roommate Connect on Facebook. Finding a roommate has gone social! Crashpad is another online site for finding roommates. Browse through potential roommate profile, and use the search tabs to enter criteria, including pets, monthly budget and location. Once you find a potential roommate, you can message the person privately.
Try out Roommate Finding Apps To Find A Roommate
RoomSync is a Facebook app that lets students match up with incoming freshmen. Easy Roommates features an app for matches to apartments near your college or university. Even choose your preferred roommate preferences and browse profiles. Another app to help you find a roommate is the Roommates app. This app is synced to the user’s Facebook account for prescreening. Add a monthly budget, hobbies and preferred neighborhoods to find the perfect roommate. Contact your desired roommate through the site or find them on Facebook. Thanks to technology, finding a roommate just got easier.
Check out Craigslist To Find A Roommate
Use the old-time favorite, Craigslist, to find a roommate. To speed up the application process and vetting, use the widget at livewith.us. It does everything for you and quickly sends a profile when you’re viewing a Craigslist listing.
If you prefer to find a roommate online, be sure to meet up with the person and try to get to know them better. This way, you won’t wind up with a stranger who you really don’t like. It’s a lot like online dating. Pictures and profiles don’t always show the real picture.
The Standard at Boone streamlines the whole roommate-finding process for students. Students who rent at this luxury college apartment complex are privy to its roommate matching service. Just fill out the roommate searching form with your major, interests and hobbies, and they’ll hook you up with a great roommate. Give them a call today.