going to college

[LateBloomer]

Well it depends what you plan to do in your room, and how out you are/want to be. If you're bringing guys back a lot and you have to kick your roommate out of your room, then he really has a right to know (don't do that, btw. Nobody likes "that guy" who sacrifices his roommates convenience and comfort to get laid). If you plan to play it safe, be the studious freshman, and not bring a lot of guys back to the room, then it's really up to you how much you tell them. Obviously deeply religious people are less likely to take it well than more open minded people, but that's not to say that all religious people will take it badly.

Remember that being roommates doesn't mean you guys have to be best friends. I almost never see or speak to my roommate. We share a kitchen and living area, but our personalities are very different, and while we are friendly and cordial to each other, we certainly aren't tight (which sucks because he's kinda cute and quite possible gay. Oh well ) You just need to be able to live together. As long as he's not a clan member, and his parents don't go to a certain church in Topeka, chances are you guys will be able to at least coexist. Try not to stress about it too much, and let us know how it goes!

This is good advice. Good manners and mutual respect between roommates is very important.

When I was in college each floor had a Resident Assistant (RA), I think they were called. They are students who sort of "manage" each floor. As soon as you get assigned a room/RA you might want to contact them and just put your cards on the table. Maybe they can help you make the transition by either finding a compatible roommate or giving some advice.

Good luck.