Co-Living
There is a balance between our social lives and moments of solitude. This page is trying to bring forth tips and points of reflection to help you be a better roommate and also handle the ups and downs that come with co-living.
Self accountability and mental health awareness are powerful skills to make your experience at residence the best it can be.
PROS of Co-Living
- Gain a potential life-long friend / love
- Personal growth in communication with others
- Emotional support and the ability to rely on others in your times of need. In all, you can build your support system to succeed in university !
- Shared responsibly in maintaining your common spaces
- Learn to set your own boundaries and compromise in ways that are mutually beneficial for both parties
CONS of Co-Living
- May have verbal disagreements that are your responsibility to work through or if unable to get help from your community leader in resolving.
- Sharing your living space and "personal" space
- Might have opposite schedules with school and/or sleep schedules. Have to create a system to work around differences.
- Social needs may differ as well as standards in hygiene and cleanliness.