r/UniversityofArkansas • u/savannahmatisse • 4h ago
how can i find roommates for UArk class of 2031 without breaking the bank?
i was just admitted to the University of Arkansas class of 2031, and as someone from Texas, I don't have a whole lot (or any) classmates interested in the school. because of this, i have been trying to find potential roommates and friends through ZeeMee and Instagram. i have followed a bunch of girls who made those roommates posts, but istg none of them follow back or respond to messages. ZeeMee has worked fine, but because UArk isn't super active on ZeeMee, not a lot of girls have responded to me either. i have downloaded SnapChat and TikTok because i know people prefer communicating on that, but even that has proved to hold some challenges.
I made a post on a roommate finder Instagram page, but I had to pay $10 for it. believe it or not, that was the CHEAPEST ONE! why do i have to pay?? others were upwards of $250. it makes finding community so inaccessible and only markets towards a certain demographic.
I don't plan on rushing, i'm a liberal from Texas, and i'm serious about my academics and don't see myself partying very often. it's been hard trying to find people who have similar interests as me.
If you have any advice OR think we might be a good pair, please reply to this. HELP!
EDIT: if you're not a UArk student, please still feel free to tell me how i might find a roommate?