I had some trouble…. We basically got along, but I guess I need my space. She was just ALWAYS there! And she talked to herself, sort of loudly. There were other issues, too… and I’m sure she had her share of gripes about me. I do remember feeling very resentful, angry, and annoyed at times. Luckily, she moved out halfway through the year—nothing to do with me, I swear! It was nice to have my own space, and a “super-single” at that. The bad thing is, I think we could have become better friends if she’d stayed, so it’s sort of a shame she moved. So yeah, I guess you could say I had a mixed experience.
My second year, I lived on campus but had a single room. That was great. All the benefits of the dorms, but no roommate. Living off-campus with housemates is another adventure to get used to! In each case, it really does help you grow as a person. (Sounds corny, but it’s true.)