University accommodation is a great way to experience independence without having to live alone, but moving in with strangers is a daunting task for anyone. However many people you’re living with, you want to avoid becoming ‘That One Flatmate’; the one who has a reputation as an outlaw within the delicate equilibrium of the shared space; the one whose unlucky cohabiters will be telling horror stories about for the remainder of their degree. Regardless of who you’re living with, here are some universal rules to help make your relationship with your flatmates as smooth as possible.
By Harry Bunting – 3rd Year English at University of Exeter