<p>I also think it is significant that the roommate in the other situation was not doing anything to negatively affect roommate, it was what she was not doing-- and her obligation to do so was debatable. </p>
<p>“As for any student who is having trouble living with a roommate to the extent that it is impacting thier ability to actually study, they ought to agitate until they get a new room. The squeaky wheel and all. Just keep at it until you get what you need. Eventually you’ll wear them down.”</p>
<p>This is really what the issue comes down to, regardless of the circumstances.</p>