Moving into university accommodation can be daunting – there’s a whole group of new people to meet, and you might be wondering the best way to ease into a conversation. Remember you’re all in the same boat, and everyone will be a bit nervous. If you want to know some of the best prompts for starting a conversation with your new flatmates, though, we’ve got you covered…
- What are you studying and why did you choose it?
- Where are you from and what do you like about your hometown?
- Have you travelled abroad much?
- What’s something you’re really passionate about outside of academics?
- Are you more of a morning person or a night owl?
- What’s your go-to comfort food when you’re stressed or homesick?
- Do you have any hobbies or things you love to do in your free time?
- What’s your favourite TV show or movie to binge-watch?
- Do you have any siblings, and what’s your relationship like with them?
- What kind of music do you like to listen to when you’re studying, and when you’re not?
- What’s one thing you can’t live without in your room?
- Are you into sports? If so, which ones/who do you support/do you go to games?
- Do you prefer coffee, tea, or neither? How do you take it?
- What’s your favourite book or author?
- What’s your favourite way to relax after a long day?
- Have you had any part-time jobs before coming to university? Or are you going to be working during your studies?
- What’s one thing you hope to accomplish during your time at university?
- Are you a cat person, dog person, or do you have a random pet like a frog or gecko?
- Do you have a favourite holiday or tradition you celebrate with your family?
- What’s one thing you’re most excited about this year?
- What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?
- Are you someone who prefers staying in or going out on weekends?
- What’s your favourite meal to cook, or do you not enjoy cooking?
- Do you like attending concerts or live events? What’s the best one you’ve been to?
- Do you have any hidden talents or skills?
- What’s your favourite childhood memory?
- If money was no object and you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
- Do you have any favourite apps or websites that you use every day?
- What’s your dream job or something you see yourself doing in the future?
- Do you prefer small group hangouts or big parties?
- What’s something that instantly makes you happy?
- How do you usually spend your holidays or breaks from school?
- Do you like gaming? If so, what’s your favourite video game?
- What’s one thing you’re nervous about this school year?
- What kind of extracurricular activities or clubs are you planning on joining?
- Have you ever learned or wanted to learn another language?
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
- What’s one thing that always motivates you to do your best?
- What’s your favourite type of weather, and how do you like to spend those days?
- Are you someone who likes to plan things out, or do you go with the flow?
- What’s your favourite social media platform and why?
- Do you have a favourite place to study or do work?
- What’s one thing you think you’ll miss most about home?
- How do you typically manage stress during busy times?
- What’s the last movie you saw that you really enjoyed?
- What’s your favourite season and why?
- If you could have dinner with any celebrity or famous person, who would it be?
- Are you into podcasts? If so, which ones do you listen to?
- What’s one skill you’d love to learn during your time at university?
- What’s something you’re really looking forward to doing this term?
You can reword these so they sound more natural, and try to work them into the flow of conversation, but all of these prompts are great ways to get to know the people you’ll be living and socialising with during your time at university. These conversation prompts are great icebreakers for students!
