The College Roommate From Hell by Fiore, Linda -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Table of Contents Dedication Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: What To Expect

Before You Arrive College Roommate, Meet College Roommate Life as a College Roommate Roommate Conflict: An Introduction Your First Few Days Before You Move-In: Getting to Know Your New Roommate You May Be Best Friends Now The First Conversation Do You Need to Put It in Writing? First Homework Assignment: Becoming Acclimated to Residential Living To Bring or Not to Bring The First of Many Forms Living Learning Communities (LLC) Students with Disabilities, Special and Medical Needs, and International Students

Chapter 2: Once You Are There

Claiming Your Territory In The Know What About Me? R-E-S-P-E-C-T Most Common Complaints Do Opposites Attract? Your Parents Dorm Staff and How They Can Help Other Sources of Help

Chapter 3: Roommate Survival Skills 101

Early Riser Versus Late Sleeper Noise Is Just That When Guests Overstay Their Welcome The Third Wheel Sharing is Great, but Not in This Case Locking Up How to Get Involved

Chapter 4: The Personality Spectrum

Every Little Thing She Does Is Not Magic The Neatnik Versus the Slob The Gossip The Kleptomaniac The Whiner The Aggressor Adjusting Your Attitude

Chapter 5: Cultural and Social Differences

Overview: Not All Cultures Think, Look, and Sound Alike Language Differences, Bigotry, and Racism I Like Boys. You Do Not Sexual Preference and Conflict You Are a What? Raising Awareness

Chapter 6: When There Is A Serious Problem

Substance Abuse Substance Abuse and Your Roommate: What You Can Do College Students and Mental-Health Issues Recognizing the Symptoms Depression The Depressed Roommate: What You Can Do Suicidal Thoughts or Actions Eating Disorders Eating Disorders and Your Roommate: What You Can Do Self-Injury Anxiety Disorder How to Help A Roommate Who Cannot Help Herself Counseling Services

Chapter 7: Conflict, Cooperation, and Compromise

Conflict or Friendly Disagreement? Causes of Conflict When Tension Builds The Engaged Listener Strategies for Listening and Responding When You Are the One Who is Angry When You Are the One at Fault Conflict Resolution Primer Communicating the Problem The Dangers of E-mail and Telephone Acting Responsibly Versus Reacting Irresponsibly When to Call in a Third Party Warning! Do Not Ignore

Chapter 8: When To Call It Quits

Can We Still be Friends? Next Steps Off-Campus Housing Tips for Living Off-Campus

Conclusion Appendix A: Articles On Roommate Living Appendix B: Depression In College Appendix C: Q&A With Author and Residence Life Area Coordinator Appendix D: Case Studies Appendix E: Off-Campus Housing Rental Inspection Checklist Appendix F: Resources Bibliography About the Author Index