Tips for College Freshmen Adjusting to Life with a Roommate

A July 21, 2005 article from The Associated Press offers tips for college freshmen who may be sharing living quarters with a roommate for the first time this fall. The article discusses some common pitfalls that college roommates often encounter, and offers strategies to facilitate an environment that is at least tolerable. Open, honest communication is highlighted as one of the most important factors for roommates who get along well.

The article is available at the CNN.com Web site.