As the new semester gets nearer and nearer, you may find that you will be meeting a new roommate for the first time. Your roommate will most likely be with you for a number of years as you go throughout your college experience (as long as all goes well!). It is important to have a good relationship with your roommate so that you can gain the most from your college years, and enjoy yourself!

Therefore, here are some tips that you can use to help foster a positive relationship the first few days of the semester.

1) Grab lunch. One of your first days on campus, you and your roommate should have lunch or dinner together. This can be an excellent time to get to know one another and help figure out what you have in common. This may be the person who you have to rely on the most, so knowing them well is a huge plus.

2) Organize your dorm. Your dorm is where you’ll spend most of your time when you aren’t in classes. By taking some time to organize your Virginia Tech dorm accessories, , furniture and other essentials, you can create a living space that is comfortable for you both.

3) Explore the campus. Virginia Tech is a bigger campus with many different buildings. It is a good idea to walk around the campus together, not only to identify classroom buildings but also to find stores, hang outs, and other places that you may spend your time.

We hope you and your roommate have a good and safe semester, and remember to rock those Virginia Tech t-shirts together!