Advice for freshmen entering college
dsteinweg: It can be a big shock to start living with someone else closely for the first time.  Prepare to compromise.There will be several times when your roommate(s) gets on your nerves, and I found it best to step back, take a breath, look at specifically is bothering you, and confront your roommate about it calmly.  Ask him to do the same if you start to bother him somehow.  Patience and good communication are key to maintaining order in your living space.  Do this right and dorm/apartment life will be a blast.On the flip side, your first year can be quite hellish if you've got a roommate that is unbearable.  If peaceful negotiations are not working, definitely consider moving out; don't just live in misery.