The first thing that you should consider doing when you arrive at your student accommodation is to introduce yourself to all your housemates. Its natural to get preoccupied with shifting, arranging and unpacking, but if you ignore people around you it will create an impression of arrogance. Try to eventually understand each one´s personalities, so as to understand any misunderstandings. You only get easily upset if you don’t know them well.

When living in a shared accommodation, there is limited private time and space, for yourself and for your housemates. So, if you are someone who sometimes prefer having your own space it is good that you consider giving it to your housemates as well. Knocking when entering a room, putting on earphones when listening to music or watching videos, taking permission while using their stuff etc.

While its sometimes difficult to confront small issues you have to your roommates, but it is highly necessary that you air your concerns before the situation gets worse. If there are somethings that you would like to change, consider discussing it with your roommates. At most times, they wouldn’t know that there’s a problem that is bothering you. Talking in a peaceful and understanding way will remove the issue from its bud, and will not even sound like an accusation. Communication is the key to connect and get closer.

Standing your ground at some situations is good but make sure it is not so firmly all the time. Getting along with people sometimes requires accepting a compromise. May be you get annoyed at the slightest, or may be its housemate who does so, in either case its necessary to understand being flexible and keep the stubbornness aside. At the same time, if you are someone who likes to have your morning coffee alone it is good to communicate that.

Everyone is different and so are you, is a fact. Speaking and communicating clearly is important to avoid resentments. There are some times when you wish to be left alone and want people to be sensitive about your space.  While you make sure that you understand your housemates priorities and concerns, it is mandatory that you let them understand your space as well. If it gets really difficult with one of your roomates, catching up on evening coffees together to sort out the issues is sometimes all that’s needed.