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Dear Quilly Girls,
Apartment hunting? In Berkeley, finding housing post-freshman year is stressful, to say the least. Inflated prices, long walks from campus, inattentive landlords, and so on. You’re probably looking for housing without much parental help for the first time, and sorting through all your options can be really overwhelming. Before you start touring, make sure your group goes over the basics: price range, location, number of rooms, utilities, etc. It’s vital to make sure your priorities mesh, so talk about expectations openly while there’s still time to back out.
If you’ve already committed to each other, and you’re dealing with conflicting opinions, how can you know if it’s time to compromise, or if you should hold your ground? It might sound obvious, but you just have to communicate your concerns right away. Starting off the year holding a silent grudge against your best friends… probably not the idea. Discussing all those lingering worries is the only way to resolve them. If you’ve already signed the lease, and you’re still bitter, it’s probably time to drop it.
The healthiest roomie dynamics are flexible and chill, so channel that if possible for a low drama situation. If the apartment you settle on looks a little more run down than you and your roommates’ shared Pinterest board, don’t stress. A shitty college apartment is definitely a rite of passage. Plus, remember how bland our dorm rooms looked in August? With posters and photos, lots of warm lighting, a couple plants, and your best friends, even a dump will feel like home. If you’re nervous about rooming with friends, trust me, you're not alone.
Everybody warns against living with your best friends freshman year, so why does that change when you make the switch from dorm room to apartment? We’ve matured so much already now that we’ve lived with roommates for the first time. As long as you and your friends are willing to put in the effort to coexist, it’ll work out. Communication is and always will be the most important part of living with someone. If you and the roomies are on the same page, I promise that your friendships and living situation will thrive.
Love you,
Quilly xoxo
Dear Quilly Girls,
Apartment hunting? In Berkeley, finding housing post-freshman year is stressful, to say the least. Inflated prices, long walks from campus, inattentive landlords, and so on. You’re probably looking for housing without much parental help for the first time, and sorting through all your options can be really overwhelming. Before you start touring, make sure your group goes over the basics: price range, location, number of rooms, utilities, etc. It’s vital to make sure your priorities mesh, so talk about expectations openly while there’s still time to back out.
If you’ve already committed to each other, and you’re dealing with conflicting opinions, how can you know if it’s time to compromise, or if you should hold your ground? It might sound obvious, but you just have to communicate your concerns right away. Starting off the year holding a silent grudge against your best friends… probably not the idea. Discussing all those lingering worries is the only way to resolve them. If you’ve already signed the lease, and you’re still bitter, it’s probably time to drop it.
The healthiest roomie dynamics are flexible and chill, so channel that if possible for a low drama situation. If the apartment you settle on looks a little more run down than you and your roommates’ shared Pinterest board, don’t stress. A shitty college apartment is definitely a rite of passage. Plus, remember how bland our dorm rooms looked in August? With posters and photos, lots of warm lighting, a couple plants, and your best friends, even a dump will feel like home. If you’re nervous about rooming with friends, trust me, you're not alone.
Everybody warns against living with your best friends freshman year, so why does that change when you make the switch from dorm room to apartment? We’ve matured so much already now that we’ve lived with roommates for the first time. As long as you and your friends are willing to put in the effort to coexist, it’ll work out. Communication is and always will be the most important part of living with someone. If you and the roomies are on the same page, I promise that your friendships and living situation will thrive.
Love you,
Quilly xoxo
Note: Quilly is a first of its kind inclusive, femme-centered space where friendships and fun happen. No questions asked, all are welcome!
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Note: Quilly is a first of its kind inclusive, femme-centered space where friendships and fun happen. No questions asked, all are welcome!
keep up with quilly