Don’t try and fight it. You are at least one of the people listed below, and so is your new roommate. Be it your own room buddy, or your friends’ – you will no doubt come across, or hear about, these 18 types of people. Being in close quarters with anyone can be frustrating, so Lizzi Hart of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau explains what to expect from this year…
They’re handy to have around, but also a bit of a nightmare when you actually wanted to leave that half eaten bowl of pasta on the couch.
2. The night owl
Don’t expect to get much sleep this year if you’re landed with a night owl. For them 3am is the new 9am so get used to night time noise and light if you want to survive.
3. The obsessed gamer
They may wear headphones but their frustrated and elated reactions to shooting everyone will seep into the calm of the room. Awesome.
4. The passive aggressive note-writer
No matter what you do, if it annoys them you will receive one of these notes. Try to avoiding: leaving time on the microwave, not draining the sink and basically anything that will annoy anyone – or carry on and watch the world burn.
5. The phantom
You may think you have a roommate, but their expert stealth skills mean you’ll probably never see them. But hey, at least you can get some sleep?
6. The slob
Expect gastronomic experiments hidden in elaborate places (under beds, in wardrobes, under piles of books) and learn to enjoy the delightful smell of rotting food. Mmmm.
7. The borrower
And when we say ‘borrow’ we mean ‘steal and never give back’. Don’t be shocked to see them wearing your clothes and using all your stuff. Good luck with that.
8. The party animal
If you’re not much of a partier, this will be very annoying – maybe sleep with earplugs so as not to be woken up at 4am to the sound of vomiting and their clumsy pilgrimage to bed.
9. The chilled one
It may be something they smoke or they might just be incredibly laid back – either way, this year could be interesting for you (especially if you’re number 1. or 4.).
10. The daddy’s girl/mommy’s boy
Prepare to overhear plenty of homesick sobs, or visits from the over-bearing parents. Though this can be a great thing if said parents always bring treats.
11. The nag
Be scared of this person if you’re a bit of a number 6. because they will be on your case, like ALL the time.
12. The bookworm
If this is a feat that you don’t share, expect constant groans of annoyance at the smallest noise to disturb the room’s library-like silence.
13. The one with the broken volume switch
You might want to spend your life in the library if you plan on graduating. Get a good few miles of distance in order to escape their ground-shaking voice. Oh, and you’ll always know when they’re nearby.
14. The vampire
Maybe invest in a flash light, ‘cos your room will be a pit of darkness when they’re home. Expect them to weld the curtains shut and sabotage the light fixture to ensure that no one interrupts their pitch-black environment.
15. The mom
They may be part number 11, 4 and 1, but their heart is in the right place. Instead of getting frustrated, just enjoy all the baked goods and treats they’ll probably provide.
16. The professional cook
It might be a form of procrastination, or perhaps they are just super obsessed with food – either way you will benefit wonderfully.
17. The extreme procrastinator
Speaking from experience, this person will literally do anything to avoid doing work. Be it creating an elaborate meal, prematurely designing their Halloween costume or learning the lyrics to a very long and difficult rap.
18. The last minute maniac
This is probably a product of number 17. and no matter how much they try to plan ahead, come 3am of deadline day they will be jacked up on coffee and typing nonsense.
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