Sliding Into DMs and Into Lifelong Friendships: Finding Your College Roommate in 2025

Finding a college roommate in 2025 feels a lot like online dating, but for twin XL beds and mini fridges. It’s awkward, nerve-wracking, and kind of weird—but also, it’s where the magic begins. I remember messaging girls on Facebook back in 2013, unsure what to say, wondering if we’d vibe. Some convos went nowhere, but a few led to friendships that are still going strong today—some of those same girls even stood beside me at my wedding in 2024. So to the Class of 2029: send the DM. Post the intro. You never know where one message might take you.