Roommates
Your roommate always hits snooze on multiple alarms several times every morning, waking you up.
Possible answer may be: Talk to your roommate about only hitting snooze once or having fewer alarms.
A group member hasn’t responded to any messages about meeting up.
A possible answer might be: Reach out directly and, if needed, inform the professor about the lack of participation.
A classmate keeps talking over you during discussions.
A possible answer might be: Ask them to let you finish your thoughts or bring it up with the professor.
A friend misunderstood your text and is now upset with you.
A possible answer: Call or meet in person to clarify your message and apologize if needed
Someone cuts in front of you in line at the Navigator.
A possible answer: Politely let them know you were next in line
You notice your roommate has been borrowing your clothes without asking.
Possible answer might be: Set clear boundaries and ask them to ask permission before using your things or make it clear that they should not be using your things at all.
One person in your group insists on doing everything their way and won’t listen to others.
A possible answer might be: Suggest a group meeting to discuss roles and ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
You feel like your professor is ignoring your questions in class.
A possible answer might be: Schedule office hours to express your concerns and ask for clarification.
You accidentally hurt someone’s feelings with a joke.
A possible answer might be: Acknowledge the impact, apologize sincerely, and avoid repeating the behavior.
You and your suitemate disagree on how to split shared expenses (like coffee for a coffee maker you both use).
A possible answer: Use something to track and divide costs fairly
Your roommate’s significant other is staying over several nights a week, and it’s affecting your comfort.
Possible answer might be: Have a respectful conversation about overnight guest limits and shared space expectations. Refer back to Housing's rules for guests.
You and another group member disagree on how to divide the work fairly.
A possible answer might be: Use a shared document to outline tasks and agree on responsibilities together.
During a class debate, your classmate starts making comments that feel like personal attacks rather than sticking to the topic.
A possible answer might be: Calmly redirect the conversation back to the topic, and if needed, ask the professor to step in to maintain a respectful environment
You and a friend are arguing over a group decision in your club.
A possible answer might be: Listen to their perspective and work together to find a compromise.
You feel excluded from your student organization’s planning meetings.
A possible answer: Talk to the leadership and express your interest in being more involved
Your roommate leaves sticky notes instead of talking to you directly when something you do is bothering them.
Possible answer might be: Invite them to talk face-to-face and express your preference for open communication.
A group member plagiarized their section of the project.
A possible answer might be: Talk to them about the issue and, if unresolved, report it to the professor with evidence.
You believe your professor graded your paper unfairly.
A possible answer might be: Request a meeting to review the rubric and ask for feedback on your work
A classmate is spreading misinformation about you.
A possible answer: Confront them calmly and ask them to stop spreading false information
A teammate is being overly critical during practice.
A possible answer: Ask for constructive feedback and suggest a more supportive tone
You and your roommate have completely different sleep schedules and it’s causing tension.
Possible answer might be: Create a roommate agreement that includes quiet hours and compromise on routines.
Your group is behind schedule, and no one is taking initiative to get back on track.
A possible answer might be: Propose a timeline with deadlines and assign tasks to keep the group accountable
You are aware that a classmate is cheating during exams and you’re not sure what to do.
A possible answer might be: Report the behavior (via a complaint form, email, etc.) or speak to the professor privately.
You’re in a heated online argument with someone from your class.
A possile answer: Step away from the conversation and suggest discussing it in person or with a mediator
You’re part of a student organization, and a new member feels excluded because inside jokes and cliques dominate meetings.
A possible answer: Bring up the issue with the group and suggest ways to make meetings more inclusive for everyone