Having a roommate during your first year of college can be amazing. A roommate can help prevent homesickness and even end up being a life-long friend. But not always. Sometimes things get a bit more tense the longer you live together. These difficulties can have a negative effect on everything you do in college – sleep, your mental health, and even your performance in the classroom. Listen to roommate stories about difficult and sometimes toxic roommates and how to navigate these situations.