{"id":4397,"date":"2016-11-16T00:39:03","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T04:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2016-12-01T03:51:50","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T07:51:50","slug":"a-guide-to-finding-the-perfect-roommate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/2016\/11\/16\/a-guide-to-finding-the-perfect-roommate\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Finding the Perfect Roommate"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all wondered if roommate horror stories are true, and the reality is, they can be! Here are a few tips to get all of you prospective students prepared for selecting a roommate…<\/p>\n

1. New\/entering students are able to choose from our three residence halls on 27th street: Alumni, Coed, and Nagler. Research the halls, and figure out which one best fits your preferences.<\/p>\n

2. Selecting roommate(s) increases the chances of choosing your preferred accommodation. It is to your advantage to have the roommate with the earliest selection date\/time choose a room type. So don’t be afraid to reach out on Facebook after you are confirmed for housing!<\/p>\n

3. Once a room type is selected, all mutually selected roommates will automatically be assigned. Students eligible for room selection can use Advanced Roommate Search<\/a> to find other students seeking roommates. Use of this feature is strongly encouraged as there is an advantage to selecting roommate(s). If you do not choose a roommate, one will randomly be assigned.<\/p>\n

4. Be sure to completely fill out your MyHousing assessment that will gather information about your living preferences to help find a right match for you.<\/p>\n

5. Don’t be afraid to get social – we all have have had to get used to new surroundings, don’t let your shyness get in the way of making connection with people during your roommate search!\u00a0\"FIT\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all wondered if roommate horror stories are true, and the reality is, they can be! Here are a few tips to get all of you prospective students prepared for selecting a roommate… 1. New\/entering students are able to choose from our three residence halls on 27th street: Alumni, Coed, and Nagler. Research the halls, … <\/p>\n

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