Best Roommate Bonding Activities
Moving in with new people can be nerve-wracking, but if put yourself out there, we promise it will be worth it. Looking for ways to break the ice? Well, we’ll let you in on the BEST ways to bond with your roommates! Try out some of these activities and get to know one another, you’ve got nothing to lose!
GAME NIGHT
Learning about your roommates is so important, but having fun with them first and foremost can create an instant bond! Game nights are like the special sauce that gives your college experience an extra boost of fun. Not only do they get everyone talking and laughing, but they give people a chance to share stories and make memories that will last long after graduation caps are tossed. Prepare yourself for some bonding, humor, and memories to look back on. After all, what would college life be without some epic game night stories! So get your roomies together and pull out those games!
MAKE DINNER TOGETHER
Sometimes, food is the way to bond hearts and to have a good start for a new beginning. Cooking food together can help you explore so many things such as what foods you all like, discussing your favorite meals growing up, and can open the door to so many stories! You will explore each other’s cooking skills and hobbies while also making connections! Plus, who doesn't love a good home cooked meal and people to enjoy it with!?
START A TV SHOW TOGETHER
These days, binge-watching TV shows on platforms like Netflix can be a great adventure to enjoy, especially with people you're trying to bond with. So, if there’s a new series you are all interested in, then you can spend some time together watching a new series that just might be everyone's new favorite! Enjoy the laughter and the tears together, and see how your relationship can grow through this shared experience.
EXPLORE
As you navigate new spaces together, you'll have plenty of opportunities to have fun, bond, and get to know one another better. Whether it's discovering hidden gems on campus, trying out local eateries, or simply wandering around and chatting, these shared experiences will help you understand each other in new ways! Plus, facing any challenges or obstacles along the way will only strengthen your bond and build support within each other. So, embrace new adventures, enjoy each other’s company, and make this the most exciting chapter in your lives!
We know living with strangers can be challenging, but we believe in YOU and know you’ll create lifelong friends here at SSU, Seawolves!