Dominique
How can I find the best roommate for me
I'm going to a completely new state and I know no one I just want to find someone who I can click with #college
2 answers
Laura Kiker
Laura’s Answer
Hi Dominique,
First off, congratulations on a new and exciting chapter of your life! It sounds like you're taking a big leap outside of your comfort zone, and that will be an extremely rewarding opportunity that further your personal development.
If you are moving to a new city/state for work or school, I would recommend reaching out to your work or university's human resources department to see if they have any type of roommate matching services or folks that could help with relocation. Another option, would be to find an apartment that you would like to live in and ask the management at the apartment complex to help with roommate matching. Typically, they would provide you with a questionnaire to fill out regarding your living preferences and they would do their best to align your preferences with someone else's.
Regarding how to meet new people and get involved in a new city, I would suggest getting involved in organizations! If your faith is important to you, look to join a local church and get involved with life groups and organizations sponsored by the church. If you are into sports, check out social sports leagues in the area! Other options include reaching out to your university's alumni network in the area you are relocating to. You can also look for groups to volunteer with and get connected with in the area.
Best of luck!
Laura
Christine Warden
Christine’s Answer
It depends on the circumstances of your move. As Laura said above, if you're moving for a university, the school will likely have a service to match roommates who have similar lifestyle habits (e.g., early risers vs. night owls, introverted vs. extroverted, wanting a very quiet environment vs. having the TV always on, etc.). If you're moving to an apartment, you could consider using Craigslist to either find people who are looking for a roommate to join them or find a place yourself and list it on Craigslist so you can make the choice on your roommate.
As far as meeting new people in general, I also agree with the suggestions above and would add that if community service is important to you, research what organizations are in your new area and begin to engage with them. That could also help give you exposure to potential career paths you may want to consider. Meetup is another way to meet people who share similar interests as you, whether that's yoga, practicing Chinese, visiting local museums, or taking road trips to nearby festivals.
Best of luck settling in to your new city!