Lessons · Social dimension
Living With Others: Flatmates and Neighbours
House agreements, shared kitchens, noise, cultures and resolving problems. 8 lessons, about 1.4 hours in all.
- 01Choosing who to live with10 min The people you share a front door with shape your sleep, your studies and your mood for a whole year. A little honest thinking before you…
- 02The first house meeting and a written house agreement12 min Most flatmate rows are about the same few things, and almost all of them are easier to settle before anyone is annoyed. A short meeting…
- 03The shared kitchen: cleanliness, food and the fridge11 min The shared kitchen is where most flatmate tension starts: dirty pans, missing food, a fridge nobody wants to open. Clear standards and a…
- 04Noise, guests and quiet hours10 min Sleep and study are not luxuries when you live with others; they are the reason you are there. Agreeing on noise and guests early lets…
- 05Different cultures, faiths and routines under one roof11 min University flats bring together people from many countries, faiths and habits. With curiosity and a few practical agreements, sharing a…
- 06Being a good neighbour in a block of flats10 min In a building of flats, your neighbours hear your footsteps, smell your cooking and share your lift. Small courtesies build goodwill you…
- 07When a flatmate problem escalates11 min Most flatmate problems are solved with one honest conversation. Some are not. Knowing the steps from talking, to mediation, to involving…
- 08Living with someone who is struggling12 min When you share a home, you are often the first to notice that someone is not OK. You do not need to be an expert to help, but you do need…