Some students said they picked out the apartment complex they wanted to live in and then searched for roommates. I just called the apartment building and asked if anyone needed a roommate, because I didn't know I was coming up here until the last minute. Other students said they planned to live with friends but something happened at the last minute. Miles and his remaining friends asked to have a random roommate to keep the rent down. I've had people who it works for and some it does not.
Some students do get lucky.
The women said living with random roommates helped them develop new friendships. Both students said having random roommates helped them expand their circle of friends and interests. Sometimes having different interests can create problems too, but it is more beneficial than not, Weadon said. Both women recommended living in a random roommate situation to other students who need extra names on their leases. While both agree that there could be problems in a random roommate situation, they pointed out that many times there are even more problems if you live with friends.