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| My college roommate (on our way to a high school reunion 25 yrs?) |
It was
college move-in day for my son and my car was packed with blankets, backpacks
and storage bins. I trailed behind my son who also had a car loaded with boxes,
bags, and books. I believe the only reason I was invited on the journey was to
transport goods. He certainly doesn’t like it when I become too inquisitive.
My son will
learn soon enough that he may want to ask his owns set of questions to
potential roommates. These are questions beyond what the rental office or another landlord may ask. Quite frankly a parents list of questions may be a tad
different than that of their college student.
I didn’t
walk around with a clipboard and checklist, nor did I do a white glove test
(for dust). The roommate came home as we were moving in and I had the
opportunity to chat with him briefly. I
asked where he was from and how long he was going to school there. Before any more
questions rolled from my tongue, my son glared at me.
These are
the questions I would have asked…
1. How often do you clean up…does this
include the stove and fridge? Some college students have a different interpretation
of cleaning than adults (my son included).
2. Do you smoke…weed? Not judging, just
wondering.
3. Do you have friends who might visit
and stay, night after night, after night? If so they need to be included on the
lease and share in the rent.
4. Do you have a pet? If so, the
expectation is that you will take care of it and not leave it for others to do.
5. Do you have reliable transportation?
If the answer is no, be mindful and not ask for a ride somewhere at 5am. It would be great if gas money is offered as
well.
Have you experienced
any of the above situations with college roommates? What would you add to the
list of questions to ask of a potential roommate?
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