What are some guidelines to follow in order to live successfully with my roommate in college?
—Richard Twumasi A: Living with a stranger in college is going to be a new experience for both you and your roommate. Sharing close quarters with a stranger is going to be an eye-opening experience. You are going to learn things about your roommate that you would probably never learn otherwise. The main thing is to try to be respectful of your roommate’s personal belongings and space. There is nothing worse than a person who ignores a sleeping roommate and turns on the TV or stereo because they don’t feel tired. Or a roommate who doesn’t help clean up. If you have a mutual respect for each other, most other issues can be worked out. Respect is key, everything hinges on that. Q: Is it necessary to be the best at everything to get into your dream college? How hard is it really to get accepted into college? Do standardized tests hold the most weight when a college is accepting student? —Caitlin Goforth A: The best thing that you can do to maximize your chances of getting into one of your
