I think it’s generally an important part of college if you can handle it, but accommodations exist for a reason. I wouldn’t have been able to attend college if I had to live with a roomate due to my ocd so I got accommodations for a single. I was still able to make friends but I do often find it lonely and wish I could handle a roomate

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I honestly wasn’t able to form much of a relationship with my roommate because I couldn’t have the space I needed, highly recommend getting a single and talking to your school’s disability department to see if you can get it for the same price as a double

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As long as you make other efforts to socialize the only thing you’re really missing out on is the bad shit that comes with having a roommate that like? Might build character? Supposedly? I don’t think it’s essential, and if you know you can’t handle it well you should take steps now with your doctor to get a single room as a medical accommodation (you can use mental health for this! But some schools are more strict than others about severity)

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It’s usually essential, maybe it depends on the college but at mine you’re not allowed a single room

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at my uni singles are possible but they’re much more expensive and usually reserved for people with heavily impaired disabilities. i lived with a roommate for my first two years and then lived alone my last two - both were fun but i did feel super alone my last two yrs because i didn’t go out of my way to make friends and do stuff

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i got a single and lowkey regret it, it’s way easier to make friends if you and your roommate can figure it out together

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I have ocd/anxiety and I just finished my first semester of college. I was luckily able to find a roommate I get along great with. If there’s a housing portal or forum to meet potential roommates, I’d recommend using that to introduce yourself and mention that you have anxiety/ocd and may need some support with it. That way you can potentially find a roommate but you also can find one that can accommodate with you if necessary. That’s what I did!

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