When you venture out on your own in college, it could be easier to share an apartment instead of renting on your own. In order to make the living situation a bit easier, there are a few things that you can keep in mind, from setting boundaries to respecting each other’s space.
Personal Space
As soon as you move into one of the apartments near Georgia Tech, you need to establish your personal spaces. Choose which bedroom you want, how you’ll share the bathroom, who will use which cabinets in the kitchen, and how you’ll interact when you’re in the living room. In most shared living situations, you can become friends and not worry as much about the living areas while still respecting the privacy that you each have in the bedrooms.
Storage
Consider purchasing a few storage containers or items that can be used to organize things in the kitchen. These can help keep each person’s belongings divided, and you can write your name on the containers that you purchase. Shelves are good options to consider as well so that there’s more storage without taking up a lot of extra space when you rent one of the apartments near Georgia Tech.
Who’s Responsible
When you move into your home with someone else, you need to make a list of chores and responsibilities so that each person knows what they are supposed to do during the week. Try to change the responsibilities each week so that you don’t do the same thing all the time.
Learn more about sharing an apartment by contacting University House Midtown.
