how to find good roommate for 1st year of DS

[titaniumjaw]

does have anyone have any suggestions about how to find a good roommate for dental school? I messaged a couple of people in the facebook group for my school and they did not respond....do you guys recommend living alone or with other students? I'm honestly not that great at making friends so serious answers only please

Thanks

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[Life of Pablo]

If your class has a FB page, just post that you're looking for a roommate on the page. Someone will respond.

It's always easier having a roommate or two your first year because they automatically become your friends. However, there's nothing wrong with living alone. I'd say if you have trouble making friends, definitely have a roommate your first year. You can always move out and live by yourself your second year of school if you realize you don't like living with people.

 

[titaniumjaw]

If your class has a FB page, just post that you're looking for a roommate on the page. Someone will respond.

It's always easier having a roommate or two your first year because they automatically become your friends. However, there's nothing wrong with living alone. I'd say if you have trouble making friends, definitely have a roommate your first year. You can always move out and live by yourself your second year of school if you realize you don't like living with people.

ok, thanks. Do you recommend that I wait until open house to get to know everyone better before asking someome?

 

[macsak]

ok, thanks. Do you recommend that I wait until open house to get to know everyone better before asking someome?

if you are talking about orientation, by that time, everyone will have already figured out where they are staying
unless the open house is in the spring or early summer like some schools do

 

[TanMan]

does have anyone have any suggestions about how to find a good roommate for dental school? I messaged a couple of people in the facebook group for my school and they did not respond....do you guys recommend living alone or with other students? I'm honestly not that great at making friends so serious answers only please

Thanks

Live alone. Living with others can be annoying. Nothing beats being able to do whatever you want with anyone in your own space. Can't put a price on that freedom... unless your roommates have the hookup for whatever suits your fancy, but still... doesn't mean you need to live with those people.

 

[titaniumjaw]

Live alone. Living with others can be annoying. Nothing beats being able to do whatever you want with anyone in your own space. Can't put a price on that freedom... unless your roommates have the hookup for whatever suits your fancy, but still... doesn't mean you need to live with those people.

I just thought it would be a good way to be more social and make friends/a solid group to hang out with.

 

[titaniumjaw]

if you are talking about orientation, by that time, everyone will have already figured out where they are staying
unless the open house is in the spring or early summer like some schools do

The orientation is at the end of this month

 

[frosted2]

If I didn't have a SO, I'd live alone in med/dental school.

 

[TanMan]

I just thought it would be a good way to be more social and make friends/a solid group to hang out with.

Or you just end up hating each other. Living with someone doesn't mean you become friends.

 

[2TH MVR]

Ah .... Some of you introverts. I had a roommate D1,2. Then I moved into a house with 5 roommates. Very social group. Sure there were some tense moments, but plenty of good memories.
Plus ..... You save $$$$$.

 

[clark5013]

Frankly, there are pros and cons to living by yourself and with a roommate/roomates. Make a list detailing your pros and cons. If you want more friends, sure you can be friends with your roommate, however, roommates arent always friends. in Dental school you'll be taking the same class as all your classmates and at the same time. There'll be tons of opportunity to make friends. Everyone forms groups/clicks and generally stick together. But yeah, I'd recommend posting that you're looking for a roommate on the FB page aswell, and/or go though the school. Ask the school and some match students up. If you open house is at the end of this month you can casually bring it up in conversation that you're looking for a roommate. Ask people what they're doing regarding their living situation. It does work better if you and your roommate get along but also remember that friends dont always make the best roommates. Goodluck.

 

[titaniumjaw]

Frankly, there are pros and cons to living by yourself and with a roommate/roomates. Make a list detailing your pros and cons. If you want more friends, sure you can be friends with your roommate, however, roommates arent always friends. in Dental school you'll be taking the same class as all your classmates and at the same time. There'll be tons of opportunity to make friends. Everyone forms groups/clicks and generally stick together. But yeah, I'd recommend posting that you're looking for a roommate on the FB page aswell, and/or go though the school. Ask the school and some match students up. If you open house is at the end of this month you can casually bring it up in conversation that you're looking for a roommate. Ask people what they're doing regarding their living situation. It does work better if you and your roommate get along but also remember that friends dont always make the best roommates. Goodluck.

thanks for the advice

 

[titaniumjaw]

Or you just end up hating each other. Living with someone doesn't mean you become friends.

true, thanks for the advice

 

[Faefly]

I would not send random people pm asking to be their roommates, that's very creepy lol.
Just post it on Facebook and they will come to you.

Like:

Looking for a roommate or 2 (specify gender here if that matters for you). I am looking to live around campus in X area, and on the lookout for 3 bedrooms apartment, price range is (insert here). I don't mind pets. Few things about me: I mind my own business, I am clean and quite etc etc.
Ps: I am pretty chill and have my own Xbox or PS4
Pm me if you are interested.

& Don't put a wink 😉

 

[macsak]

The orientation is at the end of this month

cool
just go there and ask around where people are going to live and if they are interested in rooming together

and a word of advice, you need to slowly work to change being "not that great at making friends"
as a dentist, every time a new patient walks in the door, you are kinda making a new friend
it's tough, because dentistry attracts a lot of science/engineering types, and requires you to get really good grades and test scores
so a lot of pre-dents, dental students, and dentists are n*rds, and therefore much more introverted than national averages
that's why schools use the "holistic" approach to choosing a class and look for non-trads, non-science majors, and why an interview is more than just a formality

 

[deleted923283]

Would also like to say to OP: Living with other dental students has been great! For D1, I met someone through SDN. But you could also try the FaceBook page. Also, don't be afraid to reach out to upperclassmen - good chance one of them needs another body in their flat. If you visit campus, just walk up to upperclassmen, introduce yourself, and say you're looking for a place with another student - ask them if they know of anyone who might have an open room this year. Give our your number, plus you'll make some friends. Living with students is great, one because we're all so busy each person seems like 1/2 of one, plus you can vent steam together. Plus, major $$$ saved. And I think it's much healthier to live with people - otherwise you risk being terribly alone when school gets really tough. If the school is near other universities, you could also try searching other facebook/craigslist/etc. pages for somewhere to stay. Though keep in mind, it's March, so don't be surprised if you don't hear anything right now - be patient.