College Roomies: What’s Your Approach?

Shira Buchsbaum

Quinn Hurley searches for a college roommate on Facebook.

If you’re a senior who applied or were accepted to college, odds are you’ve joined a prospective or committed students Facebook page for any number of schools. If you’re like the majority of people, then you’re probably stalking profiles shamelessly trying to get a feel for who your possible peers may end up being. But if there’s anyone who you’re guaranteed close proximity with, it’s the college roommate. Some search for their roommate on what is essentially an e-Harmony for friendship, post on Facebook about themselves, or trust the housing survey to place them in a compatible set-up. If you get placed with the wrong person, it can end up being a nightmare. Seniors, answer our poll below and let us know how how you feel.