Monday, November 2, 2009

Chp.3- Roommate Relations- Case Study Report


1. Statement of the Problem
A. Definition
Maria is an international student from Venezuela. It was her first time coming to the United State and had been far away from her family and friends. She was looking forward to beginning a new life and making friends in the U.S. Maria was lucky that she met Jenny, her roommate, a warm and lovely person. However, there were some different habits between them. Jenny loved hard rock music and she did not mind a messy room. In contrast, Maria hated hard rock music and she could not stand disorder. Worst of all, Jenny usually brought her boyfriend to her room. In Maria’s perception, premarital sex is a sin, so she was amazed by their behavior. She didn’t understand why American college students can regard this behavior as a common. Therefore, she turned to her friend, Elena, told her things about Jenny. Maria stayed with Elena at one night Jenny brought her boyfriend to her room again. In the next morning, when Maria went back to her room, I was total in a mess. Finally, Maria could not stand this situation anymore.
B. Analysis
Maria faced the different dormitory culture in college life. She could not get used to the American dormitory culture. She did not like that Jenny brought her boyfriend to her room. Premarital sex was regarded a sin in her country. At last, she wanted to go back home.
2. Suggestion of Possible Solutions
a. Move out to Elena’s room.
b. Talk with Jenny about the problems.
c. Go to sleep with Elena at the nights that Jenny’s boyfriend comes to visit Jenny.

3. Evaluation of Possible Solutions
a. Advantage: Maria will no longer endure Jenny’s messy room, rock music, and her boyfriend.
Disadvantage: Bring inconvenience to Elena.

b. Advantage: Maria and Jenny can set up a best agreement after talking the problems with each other.
Disadvantage: Jenny maybe feels upset that Maria is so picky to her.

c. Advantage: Maria will not be disturbed by them.
Disadvantage: Jenny’s boyfriend will come to visit Jenny more often since they have private space.

4. Selection of a Solution

Choose solution b.
Any problems should come with discussions. When we have conflicts with others, we should talk to them about our own feelings and thoughts. Then make an agreement with each other since there is a mutual perception. Afterward, we will face the same situation with ease. Therefore, Setting up an agreement is the best way to solve conflicting problems.

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