Outline
Thesis: There are four very distinct kinds of roommates one could end up having; the BFF, the OCD, the thief, and the slug.
I. The BFF
A. Get along well
B. Keeps room looking nice
C. Can share things well
II. The OCD
A. Very clean
B. Really focuses on school
C. No time to go out
III. The Thief
A. Like the BFF in cleanliness
B. Takes your things
C. Invites self to places
IV. The Slug
A. Does not do much
B. Usually messy and dirty themselves
C. Uses things that are not theirs
Lindsy Clark
Professor Summers
English Comp I
June 23, 2013
My New Roomie
The thought comes up before you even step foot on the campus of your new home for the next four or more years. You have gotten your acceptance letter, you have signed up for all your classes, and you have done the terrifying job of signing up for a two person dorm room. Sure, you could have gotten a room with one of your friends or picked a roommate, but where is the fun in that? You are here to meet new people and there is no better way to start. Unfortunately, they will not all be perfect. There are four very distinct kinds of roommates one could end up having; the BFF, the OCD, the thief, and the slug.
The BFF roommate is one that anyone would be really lucky to get. They usually have the common interests and can get along with well. They have a well set schedule and are good about school but not to the point of never socializing. People rooming with the BFF type roommate never really have problems sharing things between each other. This is someone who has been trustworthy and shown they care for things. They are nice and tidy but not to the point of where someone would feel bad for having a few things on the floor or not making their bed. They also know when their roommates need space like with loved ones or their newest fling. One convenient and helpful thing about the BFF roommate is they usually come with care packages. Every...