We probably said four sentences to each other all semester. Everything built up, and I moved out after the first semester. If a confrontation with a roommate is necessary, don't forget you can get help from a resident assistant, who is trained to help you figure out the best possible way to deal with the issue. And if your problems are too serious to solve, you probably won't be trapped. At George Washington University in Washington, D.C., for example, students can request a roommate change after the third week in September.
Most schools have similar policies.
But no matter what happens, you can chalk it up to life experience. Take it in stride. Students and faculty agree that the freshman roommate experience is like no other. Maybe you'll learn something and get to know another part of the country if you're open to rooming with someone from somewhere else. But don't be scared when she calls and asks if you want to get matching fuchsia comforter sets.