 | Economy. Living with a roommate is rapidly
changing from a preference to a necessity. The average rental rate for a one-bedroom apartment
near UCLA campus is no longer affordable for many students. |
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| Companionship can also be a big plus. Going
home to an empty apartment may not be your idea of pleasant living. Having someone around to
share your ups and downs, or to accompany you to the latest movie on five minutes' notice can be
a great asset. |
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| Safety considerations should also be a
factor when considering whether or not to share an apartment or house. The old saying that there
is safety in numbers has a lot of truth in it. A roommate's assistance can be invaluable during
an emergency or illness, not to mention the added feeling of security a roommate provides. |
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| Appeasing Your Parents can also be a deciding
factor in choosing to room with someone. Parents often worry about their children starting off
on their own in the big city, and a roommate can go a long way towards assuring them that you are
not all alone. |
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| Convenience is an obvious, but often
overlooked, asset to communal living. Somehow, housework and the other drudgeries of life are
not quite so bad when the responsibility is shared. Roommates are also great for answering the
phone when you're not at home, loaning you money for the bus when you can't find your wallet, and
letting you into the apartment when you left your keys at a friend's house in San Diego.
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