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(01/31/15 5:00pm)
For some people, a roommate is a best friend they live with. For others, it's a person they share a living space with until the end of the academic year.
No matter the situation, it's common for roommates to disagree.
"Typically, it's a mind thing," said Michael Merritt, resident assistant of three years and senior in health administration. "(Roommates) just automatically assume that (the other person) won't understand what they're trying to say so they say very little. There's a lot of back and forth, like, 'You always get mad when I do this.'"
According to Earl Myers, RA of three years and senior in psychology, most roommate disagreements occur because of issues with cleanliness.
"If my standard [of cleanliness] is higher than the next guy's, then of course I'm going to be dissatisfied and that's going to lead to a lot of conflict," Myers said. "You have to find a nice balance between both residents."
Myers said another common conflict between roommates is disrupting each other's sleep schedules.
"The schedules of the two people will be totally different," Myers said. "So, if one person wants to go out and party all night and the other one wants to go to bed by 10 p.m., the person who goes to bed early will find it a lot harder to share the same room."
Myers said disagreements occur because of a lack of communication.
One way to resolve many roommate disagreements is to establish a roommate agreement, which can help set boundaries.
According to Merritt, random roommates are more communicative of their problems than roommates who are friends beforehand.
"(Random roommates) don't know what to expect so they're very open to things," Merritt said. "They're also less afraid of saying, 'Hey, I really don't like it when people do this,' and the other roommate is like, 'Yes, totally. I can totally not do that.'"
Another tip is to find an unbiased mediator to be present when discussing a roommate disagreement.
"Try not to get your friends because they're obviously going to side with you over the other person," said Maya Hackett, RA at Cambridge and junior in media studies. "If (you choose) someone who's friends with both of you, it can feel like a wedge in the friendship, because eventually it may feel as if someone will have to choose a side."
When dealing with a difficult roommate in the dorms, Myers said don't be afraid to talk to an RA.
"Unless you have a resident with some strong counselor vibes, it's really hard to get four 18-year-olds to sit down and have a calm conversation," Myers said. "If they all sit down and have one mediator, someone who's neutral, to talk and mitigate the situation, it can be handled in a safe, peaceful and effective way."
(01/26/15 7:00pm)
We can connect with others with the tap of a button. Instagram, Facebook and other social media apps allow us to share information and pictures with our friends and followers.
But in some cases, information is shared too frequently. Many of us have that friend who posts nine pictures on Instagram in less than an hour. Or we know someone from back home who posts 11 status updates about their trip to the gym. While it's great we have the means to share things through social media, it doesn't mean we should share everything at once.
I'm just as guilty of over-sharing. Most of my Instagram shows pictures of my dog or cookies I've baked, and my Facebook posts are mostly shared articles from Buzzfeed and MTV. I'm sure my friends are sick of seeing the same things on a daily basis.
There should be a balance with social media. Posting something every once in a while doesn't overwhelm your friends and followers with the same content. But posting an abundance of content or irrelevant information on a daily basis can cause friends and followers to stop looking.
The best way to stop over-sharing is to find the right balance for posting. Rather than post several photos or statuses about the same thing or event, do it once and leave it be. Instead of posting several pictures of the same event, wait until after the event and post one good photo that sums it up.
Another way to reduce your posts is to sign out of your accounts. It will cut down on the temptation to post several pictures a day. It will also reduce the amount of time you spend on these apps and allow you to focus on other things, such as class, and seeing friends. I think the reason why we over-share is because we're worried about what others post. We see how many likes someone else's status has or how many followers another friend has and feel like we have to compete. Stop worrying about what others post. Who cares if your friend posted a picture from the same event and got more likes? That doesn't make what you posted less relevant. It just means they have more followers. If you only post things to get likes on social media rather than to share with friends, then are you posting for the right reason?
I've started posting once a week instead of once a day and noticed I'm not as dependent on social media as I once was. Rather than worry about who posted what on their accounts, I've been able to focus on myself and talking face-to-face with friends instead of relying on their accounts for information.
(02/03/15 9:25pm)
We can connect with others with the tap of a button. Instagram, Facebook and other social media apps allow us to share information and pictures with our friends and followers.
But in some cases, information is shared too frequently. Many of us have that friend who posts nine pictures on Instagram in less than an hour or know of someone with a 60-second Snap story. Or we know of someone from back home who posts 11 status updates about their trip to the gym. While it's great that we have the means to share things through social media, it doesn't mean we should share everything at once.
I'm just as guilty of over-sharing as those described above. Most of my Instagram shows pictures of my dog or cookies I've baked, and my Facebook posts are mostly shared articles from Buzzfeed and MTV. As much as my friends must love seeing those, I'm sure they're sick of seeing the same things on a daily basis.
With social media, there should be a balance. Posting something every once in a while doesn't overwhelm your friends and followers with the same content. But posting an abundance of content or irrelevant information on a daily basis can cause friends and followers to stop looking.
The best way to stop over-sharing is to find the right balance for posting. Rather than post several photos or statuses about the same thing or event, do it once and leave it be. Instead of posting several pictures of the same event, wait until after the event and post one good photo that sums it up. Or post a collage and let the content speak for itself.
Another way to reduce your posts is to sign out of your accounts. It will cut down on the temptation to post several pictures a day. It will also reduce the amount of time you spend on these apps and allow you to focus on other things like class and seeing friends.
I think the reason why we over-share is because we're worried about what others post. We see how many likes someone else's status has or how many followers another friend has and feel like we have to compete. Stop worrying about what others post. Who cares if your friend posted a picture from the same event and got more likes? That doesn't make what you posted less relevant. It just means they have more followers. If you only post things to get likes on social media rather than to share with friends, then are you posting for the right reason?
I've started posting once a week instead of once a day and noticed I'm not as dependent on social media as I once was. Rather than worry about who posted what on their accounts, I've been able to focus on myself and talking face-to-face with friends instead of relying on their accounts for information.
(02/28/15 7:23pm)
On the Haley Concourse today, students and faculty were able to learn about other cultures at the International Student Organization's World Fair. Various organizations, such as the Indian Student Association and the Taiwan Student Association, set up displays to share their upcoming events and culture with Auburn's campus.
"It's nice to have a chance to show off our culture," said Oluwatomilola Adekoya, senior in chemical engineering. "We have a lot more to offer than what you think."
As a member of the African Students Association (ASA), Adekoya is particularly excited to share her culture with the other students.
"We are a rich continent, not just a country," Adekoya said. "We have a lot more to offer than what [students] think."
Adekoya also said she hopes "stereotypes will be changed" and students will want to get involved with upcoming events, such as Around the World in 80 Bites and Peace Dinner, after the World Fair.
Shubbhi Taneja, graduate student in computer science, is "thankful to share with others about (her) culture and diversity" on campus. Taneja is a member of the Indian Student Association and wants others to know that "though India is diverse and [has] more than 22 languages, (they) are united and can communicate with each other" with English and Hindi, India's national languages.
Taneja also recommends students to come to their events, such as their Indian Cultural Association of East Alabama (ICAEA) Picnic on Aug. 24 and Diwali on Nov. 1 in the Student Center Ballroom.
"It's so great that we have (World's Fair) every year!" said Bin Yeh, graduate student in mathematics.
Yeh is a member of the Taiwan Student Association and said he is excited to be a part of the World's Fair.
"It's nice to be on the Haley Concourse," Yeh said. "It's one of the busiest parts of Auburn's campus."
Yeh said he is happy to share with students some facts about Taiwan's culture.
"Not a lot of students know where Taiwan is or some of the things it produces, like HTC phones and Acer products," Yeh said.
He also pointed to some of the souvenirs available at their table, such as wooden key chains in the shape of Taiwan and their currency.
Yeh said he's particularly excited about the potluck dinners and cookouts that are coming up.
"We celebrate the Moon Festival and have a Summer Festival with a large potluck," Yeh said.
In addition to today's World Fair, students have a variety of ways to get involved with these organizations. Students can attend events or take courses such as Indian Music Ensemble. They can also learn more about the various International organizations on AUinvolve.
(02/27/14 6:02pm)
This week on the concourse, Auburn for {WATER}, a Freshman Leadership Program from the Center for Leadership and Ethics, will be raising funds and awareness to build a well in India.
Working with the Birmingham-based organization, Neverthirst, Auburn for {WATER} hopes to raise $3,000 by the end of this week. Their display features a 100-foot long "Water Walk" in which students have the opportunity to carry large containers full of water.
"We are carrying the cans to represent the individuals with the burden that we necessarily do not have every day," Mark Price, senior in interdisciplinary studies said. "The Water Walk is a time to reflect on the individuals who are walking a long distance, longer than the 100-foot distance itself. And the carrying cans are heavy. It's not a huge task but I think that water itself connects to a lot of different causes."
Rebecca Savas, freshman in psychology, completed the "Water Walk" and said she agrees.
"Here I complain about how heavy my backpack is, but it's nothing compared to what other people carry in order to live," Savas said.
Neverthirst is a small, non-profit organization that builds wells in India, Cambodia and south Sudan. The money raised this week by Auburn for {WATER} will go to an area in India.
"The reason we chose India is because a lot of children suffer from a lack of access to clean drinking water," Price said. "It is estimated that in over 100 million homes in India, children don't have access to clean drinking water. If 783 million people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water and one-eighth of them are in India... that's huge."
Auburn for {WATER} supports the platform of Miss Auburn 2013, Tara Jones.
"It's pretty cool," Molly Ann Pinnix, freshman in business administration and communications said. "We, as Freshman, weren't here when Miss Auburn, Tara Jones, was elected, but it's awesome to carry on that legacy and see that we're honoring the students that came before us."
Pinnix also said the group recognizes that it's a problem and can have an impact on as incoming freshman.
"It's a way to get our foot in the door and we leave our legacy by continuing on that cause," Pinnix said.
As a member of the Freshman Leadership Program, the students are coming together to work for a greater cause, Pinnix said.
"It really is a global crisis and it's really cool to kind of see something on a large scale."
Also happening this week, Auburn students can come show their support with "Thirstday" on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Chipotle. There will be a benefit dinner for Auburn for {WATER} from 5 to 9 p.m.
To learn more about Auburn for {WATER} or to purchase a T-shirt for $15, visit the "Water Walk" display on the concourse.
For more information about Neverthirst, or to donate online to Auburn for {WATER}, visit www.neverthirstwater.org/auburnwaterweek.