Living with flatmates top tips

Beginning uni can mean moving to a new city and living with people you’ve never met before. It can be daunting and it’s normal to feel nervous about such a big life change.  

We’re sure you’ll enjoy everything Chester has to offer, and we hope you make friends for life here but remember that there’ll be an adjustment at first. You’ll settle in at your own pace and in your own way.  

Here’s a few tips on making friends with your new roommates and learning to live with new a group of people for the first time... 

Offer to lend your new roommates a hand with moving their stuff in 

This is a great way to introduce yourself and as it’s a practical activity, it also means you don’t have to fill all the silences with conversation. 

Establish a cleaning routine with your new roommates 

To avoid one person always cleaning up after everyone else, work out a fair cleaning routine with your flat mates to ensure that everyone is happy. 

Keep in mind that everyone will have a different schedule  

It’s worth checking with your roommates before planning any noisy social nights in to make sure everyone is happy. 

Understand that you won’t get on with everyone you meet  

Just because you are placed in the same accommodation, it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get along. But it’s important that you still respect one another.  

Remember that everyone has different social batteries 

Some people are more extroverted, others more introverted. Respect each other’s social preferences and don’t make anyone feel guilty for not wanting to get involved. 

Come to an agreement about guests 

It may help everyone to feel safer and more settled if you discuss how long a guest can stay, how often and with how much notice.