Metting Your Dorm Roomate.

[VidelCoolGirl]

So, for those of you who've hit college, how did you act when you first met your roomate? I got her number and name, but as an only child, it'l be a bit awkward for me to suddenly be living with another person in the same room.

As for you guys, what were your roomates like? And what kind of things did you guys do to get along right off the bat? I'm pretty nervous about being a freshe in college, and the Roomate is one of the biggest problems right now.

Any tid bits on how to act, deal with a bad roomate or so and so?

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Drinking contest.

- me was the most popular person in college

[Smith]

I started off roomate-less last year for a few weeks. Then I had to shack up with a roomate, due to the rules at my school. I went down to the lobby, saw a few guys sitting around, and one guy with a GBA. He and me clicked instantly, I got him deeper into anime, he was into anime but not into series. Now he asks me for recommendations of series to watch.
Next week, I go back to school, and am rather curious who's going to be my new roomate. If he is not to my tastes, I will simply request a roomate change.
If your roomate likes to have parties or have peeps over, and that bothers you, you should be able to change roomates..
You could wear an anime t shiirt or something that shows you are into anime and find a fitting roomate. Best ofl luck, Videl.

[Scandiadream]

I lived at home during my years at UF.

And in grad school at USF, I lived in my own apartment- which I still dwell in.

So I never had the roommate experience.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Well, I just now called her, she wasn't there, but her "Dad" I would assume anwsered. They live in Boston, I dig the accents there, and I know people there are pretty cool...(Id like to hope) So tommorow, we're going to talk some more.

I figured we would just talk and everything, and I'll thrown in that I'm into Japanese Culture a lot, and she if she likes it too. I do hope we have a lot on common though, I do plan to wear a anime-esc shrit though first day. Gotta get together all the otaku after all.

[RukiaIkari]

I have a roommate horror story. Last year was my freshman year and I went to great lengths to make sure that my roommate and I got along. My best friend from high school happened to be living in the room next door and I was very happy to have her there. I wanted my roommate and my friend to get along, so we could all hang out together. I invited her to eat breakfast and dinner with us every day, I tried to include her in everything, I talked to her a lot, and when she was sick and went away for a weekend, I put up "get well" posters and candy all over the room so she felt welcome when she got back. That year I had a boyfriend/best friend who went to a different college. I had arranged for me to visit him once in a month and for him to visit me once in a month. That means that for one weekend every month he would sleep over my dorm. I asked the girl's permission and she said it was fine. Most normal people consider this very reasonable. The first (and only) weekend that this we tried this is what has traumatized me possibly for forever. My roommate went home for Friday night and got back on saturday afternoon. Then (of course) since she would be sleeping a few feet away from me, NO funny business went down on the second night he was over. We were sleeping. That is all. And I even made the conscious decision not to do anything bad or disrespectful. It wasn't even random. I PURPOSELY behaved like an angel to show my new roommate respect. So what happened?
The next morning, he left and I went to my classes. Around the middle of the day I met my best friend for lunch. My roommate wasn't there. I asked where she was and my best friend told me that my roommate was furious with me for what happened last night. It turns out that the girl told the whole hallway that I had done some indecent act last night while she was trying to sleep. I couldn't believe it. Not only did I not do anything, but I purposely didn't do anything! It was so embarassing because she lied to all the girls in my hallway and these were people I was trying to develop friendships with. When I got back to my room I found a note from the roommate and it basically said I couldn't have him over anymore and she that she hoped we could sort this out because she'd "really hate for this to affect our living situation". I couldn't believe what I was seeing. She got back to the room later and I confronted her about spreading rumors about me. She insisted that she heard some funny noises and I told her that maybe someone was snoring and that she shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. She just got even madder and said again that she didn't want hime over at all anymore. I was furious and insisted that one weekend a month was totally reasonable and that I would do the same for her if she actually had a boyfriend. She wouldn't budge. Later the conflict escalated because everyone felt they needed to take sides. The worst part was that my best friend (who was extremely concerned with making as many friends as she could) sided with this unreasonable brat. She begged me to just forget about my boyfriend and stay in my room. Pretty soon I was ostracized by the entire hallway and I packed up my stuff and moved to a different dorm. My new roommate had a boyfriend too, and we got along just fine.
moral of the story; beware of fake friends

[Smith]

Well, I just now called her, she wasn't there, but her "Dad" I would assume anwsered. They live in Boston, I dig the accents there, and I know people there are pretty cool...(Id like to hope) So tommorow, we're going to talk some more.

I figured we would just talk and everything, and I'll thrown in that I'm into Japanese Culture a lot, and she if she likes it too. I do hope we have a lot on common though, I do plan to wear a anime-esc shrit though first day. Gotta get together all the otaku after all.

Check your school for anime clubs. I'm looking to set one up at my school, since there isn't one currently.

[Suki]

I live by myself. I never got a room mate.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Yeah, I'll check around for anime clubs. If there isn't one, I'll try to get one set up.

[Tiiba]

I live at home, and I'd rather sleep on the street than with a roommate of the same sex.

[VidelCoolGirl]

I live at home, and I'd rather sleep on the street than with a roommate of the same sex.

Well...unless you mean actually SLEEP with them, I don't see what the big deal is. I would rather have my own dorm, but what can I do? Pray she likes anime or rock music, and that she's not one of those Preppy schoolgirls I loathe so much.

And of course, with me, she'll be all like "OMG you're black?"

[Animematt55]

try to get a single dorm....i could never share that small of a spae with a total stranger.

[Banchan]

I live at home, and I'd rather sleep on the street than with a roommate of the same sex.

It's not bad at all as long as the other person is reasonable. Just have to make sure you coordinate your masturbation schedules.

[germanturkey]

omg, you're black? i never knew... :O

but yeah, hopefully, i'll get a cool roommate whos into sports and anime and video games and computer games... we'll see :P i got another year till that though

[Suiko Eiji]

Well...unless you mean actually SLEEP with them, I don't see what the big deal is. I would rather have my own dorm, but what can I do? Pray she likes anime or rock music, and that she's not one of those Preppy schoolgirls I loathe so much.

And of course, with me, she'll be all like "OMG you're black?"

Funnily enough, I ended up saying about the same thing with one of my old college roommates. I met him on move-in day and expected him to be "all thug/gangsta", but no, he was kinda geeky like me and studied a lot (Well, he was pre-med...) so we got along just great.

Where I dormed, we have apartment styled living, so each of us shared a kitchen area and living room but had seperate bedrooms. My roommates and I during my freshmen year all got along great, even though none of us were really alike. There was the black pre-med student who was into cars and hijinks, myself - the anime nerd and IT worker of the "house", one guy who is best described as 'the typical college hippee', and the ultra-jock/dirty old man who was our Resident Assistant (RA). All three of the others were in fraternities and over 21 on a wet campus. I miss the days when it was the four of us hosting huge dorm parties. Also, one of my best friends I may lived in the unit down the hall from me; her and I were both freshmeat straight out of high school, so we ended up befriending each other as she asked advice from my older roommates (one of hers was an upperclass-girl).

Needless to say, we lost our RA to a drinking and ethics charge (although not in our building); the three of us lived in cohesion until the summer together. Our next roommate was an absolute pot head. I really didn't care that he did it, per se, but the fact that he left his stuff all over the place (untidy as well as leavin' his stash out). He was eventually kicked out. The pre-med ended up moving out. Then I roomed with two more messy and untidy addicts, whom turned the hippee over to their dark side. After my best friend got out of the Army, I moved in with him and never really looked back. I still have a few friends who live in the dorms and I visit occasionally but I enjoy my nice off-campus apartment, especially since I work a full time job and go to school full time.

What kept the original group of roommates on each other's good side was that we were respectful of each other's studies, found just general interest in hanging out and drinking together, and shared experiences with each other. When the addicts moved in and out, that shared respect and enjoyment went completely out the window.

So, my advice is that if you're roommate is the complete opposite of you, Videl, then make the best of it and show common ground where you have it - you're both college students, you might have a lot of similar classes, social outings, etc.

[Gibb]

I had 3 roommates over my college career. Two of them made me hate myself for being a lazy no good slacker with a 3.0 GPA because they were both perfect students who worked 24 hours a day and also had social lives. The other one I just didnt like because he smoked. I know that's a petty thing to dislike somebody about, but when you're as alergic to cigarette smoke as me, trying to live with a chain smoker is not pleasant.

[Haro!]

I live at home, well my bro's home, for university so fortunately I don't have to worry about roomates. Everyone at my school seems to get along with theirs though.
Oh many have suggested looking for folks in anime clubs and what not. I say don't do it. The folks in the anime club at my school smell like a combination of sweat and overheated-laptop, quite disgusting.

[RukiaIkari]

Oh many have suggested looking for folks in anime clubs and what not. I say don't do it. The folks in the anime club at my school smell like a combination of sweat and overheated-laptop, quite disgusting.

I must admit, I've had similar observations about the kids in my college's anime club. I tried going to one meeting, but frankly, they all scared the **** outta me. And I thought I was a social outcast... :eek:

[ssx13131313]

I'll be a freshman in college in a week and a half ,but i don't have to worry about my roomate because he is a good friend of mine from my high school


I'm probably going to check out the anime and manga club they have as well as the ski and board club

[Fobb]

And of course, with me, she'll be all like "OMG you're black?"
I know what you mean.

"I'VE HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR PEOPLE!!!"

[Leader Desslock]

...They live in Boston... and I know people there are pretty cool...
Wow. I never imagined I'd hear that sentiment in my lifetime...

I'll be a freshman in college in a week and a half ,but i don't have to worry about my roomate because he is a good friend of mine from my high school...
I'm sorry to break it to you, but that almost never works out. You'd think it would; it doesn't. Maybe you'll beat the odds. Whatever happens, don't take it seriously enough to lose the friendship.


The important thing when meeting a new roommate is to set boundaries. Bellow a challenge when you first meet them, stare them down, thump your chest if need be, fling poo - these are all good strategies for defining your own personal space. In her presence, hold up various personal effects and roar, "THIS IS MINE! HAHAHAHA!!" Clear communication and self-definition is important in the first moments of contact, and will often shape the relationship that's forged between you.

[Gannon]

I'm sorry to break it to you, but that almost never works out. You'd think it would; it doesn't. Maybe you'll beat the odds. Whatever happens, don't take it seriously enough to lose the friendship.

:lol: Jeez Dess, you make it sound like they're moving in together...

[Fobb]

The important thing when meeting a new roommate is to set boundaries. Bellow a challenge when you first meet them, stare them down, thump your chest if need be, fling poo
*dies*

*dies again*

[VidelCoolGirl]

Wow. I never imagined I'd hear that sentiment in my lifetime...

Well, on TV there's always ONE boston chick, there was one in teh Dub of Sailor Moon, There was one in that one show Becker or whatever, and I'm sure there were others. And we all know, everything and everyone on TV is real and act exactly as they would in real life.

Funnily enough, I ended up saying about the same thing with one of my old college roommates. I met him on move-in day and expected him to be "all thug/gangsta", but no, he was kinda geeky like me and studied a lot (Well, he was pre-med...) so we got along just great.
It's great how people always assume we're gonna be that way, but then most of the time, we really aren't. It's nice to know that you think black men act all Thug/gansta...although even most do, so to be honest, I'm not surprised.

I know what you mean.

"I'VE HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR PEOPLE!!!"
:lol::lol::lol:

[Neo0tak0n]

first was a raver
second was a george bush worshiper

can't make this stuff up

[neXus]

My recommendation? DON'T STAY IN DORMS! They're way to expensive, the room is basically a box, you have community washrooms, and normally you have no say over the whole "roommate situation".

Instead, I would recommend off-campus housing. Normally, you can find places right across the road from campus, they'll cost you about $300-400 less a month (more if you get a roommate), and they are actually apartments/houses. Meaning, they are huge by comparison, you have your own bathrooms, and you make the rules.

No offense, but dorms are cash traps for freshmen. Look off campus, get the same experience, and save some money.

[Spadesy]

First day I came here I found out I was going to be paired up with a guy that I knew in job school. When I moved my stuff in, he was like "welcome to the THUNDER DOME b!tch," and now we call each other names like *****-monkey and he's my b!tch. :)

[VidelCoolGirl]

1. I HAVE to stay in a dorm. Rule for freshman.
2. I should call her a ***** right off the bat. I'm SURE we'll be the best of friends right after that.

[LostCause]

I met the best friend I had in my entire life that way.
We were 6 girls sharing a house, all of different nationalities.
My roommates and I had some misunderstandings, cultural shocks, language problems, but we also had good times. I was in no way a perfect roommate, but I did them all a lot of favours and tried to be a good friend. Still after 6 months I moved out on my own, it was cheaper that way.

[{NG}Fidel]

Man I am only a junior in High School.
I envy you guys in collage allready.
And Sadly even though I dont use my assumptions about people to decide who I will talk to or not I can understand how most people assume that about black males in my school. Most of them try so hard to allienate themselves same with the asians. And even my own people. Such a shame.

[Suiko Eiji]

It's great how people always assume we're gonna be that way, but then most of the time, we really aren't. It's nice to know that you think black men act all Thug/gansta...although even most do, so to be honest, I'm not surprised.


I didn't mean to really have it sound in a negative or extra-stereotypical way; I'm usually not much like that. However, I've lived in the metro-ATL (ATL cuz its easy to spell) for nearly 13 years now. One almost comes to expect it. We used to have "Freaknik" over Spring Break.

Instead, I would recommend off-campus housing. Normally, you can find places right across the road from campus, they'll cost you about $300-400 less a month (more if you get a roommate), and they are actually apartments/houses. Meaning, they are huge by comparison, you have your own bathrooms, and you make the rules.

It all depends on the area where your college is located, really. A friend of mine at UGA in Athens can find cheaper apartments in the $400~$500 range which, pricewise, was comparable to dorming. Where I am in Kennesaw, the crap apartments start around $650; I have one of the much nicer ones and just pay a little over $700. The dorms here aren't exactly as nice but I was paying $375 for my unit - which, in my area, finding a 4 bedroom apartment for under $1300 per month is a real rareity.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Well, I have to talk to her today, so If I can understand Boston accents, which I sorta can, I'm sure we'll get along great.

[master terrence]

has anyone had a roomate that stole from them?

[VidelCoolGirl]

I talked to my roommate the other day. She sounded pretty cool. She ended a lot of sentences in "Whatever" though. And not in the "Paris Hilton-Preppy" sort of way, it was more in the "Hippie-Blossom Try Out" Sort of way. She's an artist though, and she thought me being into anime was cool, so hopefully we'll get along great. I'm staying optimistic.

[Suiko Eiji]

has anyone had a roomate that stole from them?

I never did (well, by stole, I assume you didn't mean the last piece of pizza :lol: ) but the girl down the hall whom I mentioned earlier had one of her first roommates steal from her and the other roommates (and a girl in one of their roomies's sroroity). The thief nabbed a couple credit cards, some cash and some items (a pillow was one of them, I remember). Fortunately, the girls caught on early enough and pressed charges. Turns out the thief had some sort of "break-down" and was expelled, sent to a mental health clinic. It was one of the more convincing reasons she had for moving off campus and I didn't blame her. That's about the only real incident I've heard of theft betwee dormmates.

If you practice basic security, such as using locks and keeping things on your person as much as possible, you can deter 99.99% of all potential mishaps - only the hardcore are going to go through the trouble of cracking locks and getting at your money or possessions. Not to mention, having a cabinet lock or a locked drawer for wallets and such isn't exactly an "I don't trustt you" signal, more or less just common sense.

[Neo0tak0n]

I mean its college...just keep drinking until your roomate BECOMES likable.

[VidelCoolGirl]

AS fun as that would be, I would much rather not start drinking....OR GETTING HIGH at all in College. I may joke about it, but drugs and alchohol are two things I don't wanna get into...ever. I have a bad family history with that kind of thing.

As far as what kind of things to bring. Anybody have any good ideas of what is necesary for a small dorm space?

[Animematt55]

AS fun as that would be, I would much rather not start drinking....OR GETTING HIGH at all in College. I may joke about it, but drugs and alchohol are two things I don't wanna get into...ever. I have a bad family history with that kind of thing.

As far as what kind of things to bring. Anybody have any good ideas of what is necesary for a small dorm space?
small fridge....computer....bed....
basically small necessities...
I would need a hot plate, and microwave too....most dorms don't allow them though.

[VidelCoolGirl]

small fridge....computer....bed....
basically small necessities...
I would need a hot plate, and microwave too....most dorms don't allow them though.

Well, I won't bring a hot plate, but I will bring a Microwave...since me and my roomie will hopefully be sharring stuff, only one of us needs to bring one. Mine is pretty small and powerful. Not sure about hers.

[Animematt55]

Well, I won't bring a hot plate, but I will bring a Microwave...since me and my roomie will hopefully be sharring stuff, only one of us needs to bring one. Mine is pretty small and powerful. Not sure about hers.
your computer? defense spray to keep from getting raped....though i hear some yaoi girls like that stuff...probably stock up on paper uensils, like plates, forks, bowls...etc etc. Since washing dishes will be hella hard.
EDIT: i am serious about the rape thing...college dorms are very dangerous.

[Suiko Eiji]

Anti-Rape spray? Granted, I've never been one to really need such a device but does it really exist? I would figure a healthy dose of Deer Urine would do the trick as well.

Since my dorm was the exception rather than the rule, I think Animematt has the right ideas about utensils and the like. I would recommend plastics since you can take them to the showers and wash them off, reuse them, etc (Give a hoot and all that). Also, to this day, I frequent gas stations and grab the 32oz - 64oz plastic glasses and constantly reuse them as well. If you're going to spring for anything "nice", I would consider a cheap coffee maker and coffee cups for all those all-nighters.

Also, since the topic of booze was brought up, see if your dorms are "wet" or "dry". If its a mandatory freshmen dorm, most likely it will be "dry". In which case, swearing off the hard-stuff will be easier to do. I do suggest experimenting with minor amounts of alcohol, but its entirely up to you, just because of workload and stressors (especially if you are like I was at your age and was hardcore about grades and everything). Just remember to watch your intake, only accept drinks you personally saw made/retrieved, and all those other safety issues. And yes, as corny as it sounds, I'm completely serious. I've had some of my best times in college (and will probably have a few more before my BS is done) but nearly dying from alcohol poisoning isn't fun.

[Animematt55]

defense spray = mace, or pepper spray. I hav heard it more commonly be called Defense spray by police, and those...woman's safety chicks....
adn Suiko...washign plastic cups in the shower? LoL, that is rather funny.

[Neo0tak0n]

AS fun as that would be, I would much rather not start drinking....OR GETTING HIGH at all in College. I may joke about it, but drugs and alchohol are two things I don't wanna get into...ever. I have a bad family history with that kind of thing.

you go to school to open your mind, not keep it shut :naughty:

[Animematt55]

you go to school to open your mind, not keep it shut :naughty:
Doing drugs won't open your mind.....now don't start a flame war over druggies.

[master terrence]

AS fun as that would be, I would much rather not start drinking....OR GETTING HIGH at all in College. I may joke about it, but drugs and alchohol are two things I don't wanna get into...ever. I have a bad family history with that kind of thing.



Thats good you want to avoid it. There is no amazing experience there, but I'm sure it is going to be hard(in my HighSchool it is, can't imagine college O_O). Maybe. I know for me- I'd treat alcohol like coke and pepsi, maybe a few (less than 5) a year. No beer, if I don't like it now, no need to force myself to like it. To be honest, the less parties you go to, the less likely you are to drink.

[Suiko Eiji]

defense spray = mace, or pepper spray. I hav heard it more commonly be called Defense spray by police, and those...woman's safety chicks....
adn Suiko...washign plastic cups in the shower? LoL, that is rather funny.

Ah, ok. I don't know why mace didn't stand out when I first read that. Yeah, I advise using that over Deer Urine.

To be honest, I've been to one "traditional" dorm and even then, I was only there a night or two. Since I never really saw a dining area with dishwashers and cookware, I assumed the few neat students must have made do with the floor bathrooms. Besides, if you hop into the shower before class or something, why not take plasticware with you? It's like an extra two minutes to wash :lol:

Trust me, anything is better than some of the filth I saw in the other dorm rooms in my old place where every unit had a full kitchen and no excuse not to clean.

[master terrence]

did it have a sleeping paranoia (http://animenation.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195065)?

[VidelCoolGirl]

"Anti-Rape Spray." :lol: Yeah, I imagine I have top pretty careful in my dorm with that risk and all. I just will do my best to be aware and not invite guys to my dorm all the time and whatnot.

And yeah, "Expanding your mind to drugs" is kinda stupid. At MOST, a few drinks here and there, but like I said, a large part of my family has or had drinking problems. A uncle of mine got AIDS from a needle because of drugs. I just would feel better if I didn't do anything related to it.

Ah stuff, my pop's supposed to bring me a new laptop when him and mom meet me at the dorm, but in case he doesn't, (he's kinda a deadbeat) Do desktops work well in colleges? Or do you NEED a laptop?

EDIT: And I'm pletny freaked out about Bedbugs in my dorm. Dont remind me.

[master terrence]

Are you going to lug your laptop to every class? That's somethign that is school specific.
I'm taking my PC tower to college no matter what.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Well, I don't mind bringing my desktop with me to school. I need to get a Flat Screen though. I hate my giant monitor.

[Suiko Eiji]

did it have a sleeping paranoia (http://animenation.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195065)?

Damn near close enough. Routine maintenance can fix most problems. Just a bunch of slackers at college, I suppose. :lol:

Ah stuff, my pop's supposed to bring me a new laptop when him and mom meet me at the dorm, but in case he doesn't, (he's kinda a deadbeat) Do desktops work well in colleges? Or do you NEED a laptop?

In the first couple of years, I don't think it is ABSOLUTELY 100% NECESSARY to have a laptop. I used my desktop only for freshmen and sophmore years and had no real problems with it at all. Just make sure, whether it is a desktop or laptop, make sure security and Anti-Virus is up to snuff. Laptops are handy because you can take notes (read: ignore professors) with them, but some won't allow you to use laptops in class (they've caught on ;P ). If you have get a laptop, hold off the first day and find out what the desks look like or if the professors allow them.

As far as getting one, later on, I think it depends on your major. Most (99.99999%) of the CS/IS/ISA (CompSci, InfoSys, InfoSec) under the age of 30 I am around keep their laptops with them in all of their classes and use them for everything. Other majors, not so much.

[VidelCoolGirl]

That's the thing, I really want one, but I can't afford one at all. Neither can my mom. Since my dad (Who doesnt live with us) keeps saying he'll get me one, I'm depending on him. Although since he has a history of letting me down with stuff like this, I'm only bringing my desktop just in case I can HAVE a computer, and not have to use the library. Although I figure I WILL need one, but for now, I might have to do without.

And I hope they change the matresses everytime someone moves in. I swear the bedbug thing is freakin me out.

[Suiko Eiji]

Definately take the desktop if there might be that much of a problem. Like I said, I got along fine for the first couple of years with only a desktop. Will you be working during school? If so, try to put a little bit away; refurbished notebooks for school aren't a bad idea.

[Haro!]

My school told me ahead of time that I would absolutely need a laptop. Turns out we did 'cause that's the only way it was possible to get our work done on time.

[Suiko Eiji]

My school told me ahead of time that I would absolutely need a laptop. Turns out we did 'cause that's the only way it was possible to get our work done on time.

That makes absolutely no sense to me. :huh:

[VidelCoolGirl]

I'll be working, so yeah, I'm gonna have to guilt trip my dad or something to make sure he gets it. I have work study, with all the papers I'm gonna have, I'm gonna for sure need a laptop. I'll have to do my best with saving money.

[{NG}Fidel]

I avoid drugs entirely but I do not shy away from alcohol. Its not bad as long as you control your drinking. Getting a slight buzz is the most that I do. Besides collage isnt where this all starts highschool is.

[Suiko Eiji]

I'll be working, so yeah, I'm gonna have to guilt trip my dad or something to make sure he gets it. I have work study, with all the papers I'm gonna have, I'm gonna for sure need a laptop. I'll have to do my best with saving money.

If it's just a matter of doing research, writing papers, and all that (pending of course what your work study is), you can get along fine with a desktop and a large sized flash drive to transport your work with you. I know most of the student assistants have access to, albeit slow, computers to work on homework while they are on shift.

Besides collage isnt where this all starts highschool is.

In most cases, that's true. I started drinking in high school, but I didn't start drinking really hard until I started college. I had also met people who hadn't drank before but started in college. I think a lot of it depends on environment and all that jazz.

[Soluzar]

In most cases, that's true. I started drinking in high school, but I didn't start drinking really hard until I started college. I had also met people who hadn't drank before but started in college. I think a lot of it depends on environment and all that jazz.
Same was true of me, too. Fortunately I quit for a while, and I am now able to manage my intake more sensibly. I don't drink often, and when I do, I just have a few drinks, rather than a whole lot.

[Suiko Eiji]

Same was true of me, too. Fortunately I quit for a while, and I am now able to manage my intake more sensibly. I don't drink often, and when I do, I just have a few drinks, rather than a whole lot.

It honestly depends on the situation for me; I may have a beer with dinner and a couple more relaxing with friends or I might just start mixing screwdrivers or vodka and cola and drink steadily for a couple hours while either being emo or catching up with old friends. It's very rare I get a hang-over, but when I do, they're usually the result of something stupid I did the night before.