Student Life: How To Get On With Your Roommates

I don't get on with my roommates - what can I do?

If you don't get on with your roommates in halls, then the first thing to do would be to go and talk to somebody about it. If you're really struggling with your roommates and you want to move out then the best thing to do is to go to your Accommodations Service. They'll either put you on a waiting list for another room, or they might allow you to do a direct swap if you can find somebody else who's willing to swap with you. Also, if you're really suffering with your roommates it might be worth going to the counselling service at the University. It's confidential and free, and you can just go and speak to somebody about your roommate worries. Also, every University's got a harassment policy so if you're really struggling and you feel you're being bullied by your roommates there will be somebody there to help you.