Episode 20: Creepy College Roommates & Setting Boundaries SafeTEA by Rachael’s First Week
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- Mental Health
Having a roommate during your first year of college can be amazing. A roommate can help prevent homesickness and even end up being a life-long friend. But not always. Sometimes things get a bit more tense the longer you live together. These difficulties can have a negative effect on everything you do in college – sleep, your mental health, and even your performance in the classroom. Setting clear boundaries and keeping communication open can go a long way toward preventing or resolving these difficulties.
Having a roommate during your first year of college can be amazing. A roommate can help prevent homesickness and even end up being a life-long friend. But not always. Sometimes things get a bit more tense the longer you live together. These difficulties can have a negative effect on everything you do in college – sleep, your mental health, and even your performance in the classroom. Setting clear boundaries and keeping communication open can go a long way toward preventing or resolving these difficulties.
38 min