After three years of living on campus at Boston University, this is the first year I have been able to live with all five of my closest friends. Everyone knows living with your favorite people on campus is the dream and crucial to the college experience. However, there will always be challenges with friends, especially if you all live together. So here are some tips to make the best out of living with the people you love most at Boston University.
Create a Chore Wheel
No one loves telling someone to do something, especially chores. So a great and fun way to keep your living arrangements clean and tidy is by creating a chore wheel.
Have a Weekly Show/Movie Night
School can be very busy and it will often feel like you never get to see your friends. A way to combat that feeling is to have something your group can watch every week. It’s a great way to wind down and can be a great reward after a bunch of homework.
Respect Alone Time
Something really important when living with your friends is understanding that alone time is a good thing. Sometimes you just need time to read a book, watch a movie, or hang out by yourself. Your friends won’t mind and will appreciate you being in your best mood.
Be Open to New Things
Sometimes it’s a good thing to branch out from the usual day-to-day things. Whether this be new people, activities, foods, or entertainment there are so many ways to spice up your life. This will help keep you from getting bored or annoyed with the people you see every day.
Decorate to Match Your Group
This is a very simple thing that allows you and your group to work collaboratively to make your housing feel like home. Add your favorite movie posters or quirky inside jokes. Overall, make the rooms feel like your friendship.
These are just a few of the tricks that can be used to make living with your friends the best experience of your college career.
