By Lauren Woods
When picking your roommate, I recommend going potluck, aka being randomly assigned a roommate. It was one of the best decisions I made before actually living on campus. Random roommate assignment is a chance for you to step outside your comfort zone and embrace the community experience! My current roommate is from Monterrey, Mexico, and I’ve learned so much from her.
This year, I’m a part of the HLT (Hall Leadership Team) and RCC (Residential Community Council) for Collins Residence Hall. These student groups have taught me how important community truly is when you’re in college. This sense of community starts with your roommate and extends to the entire Baylor campus. Hand picking a roommate your freshman year may be beneficial, but meeting someone new on move-in day is too. It gives you the opportunity to develop interaction skills with someone new. These skills are vital during and after college. Regardless of how you chose your roommate, community will be instilled during your time here at Baylor. I guess the question is, “How will you embrace this?”