YLAI Living Agreement 🎭 🏡

YLAI Living Agreement 🎭🏡
Welcome, YLAI Fellows! You're about to embark on an exciting journey—new experiences, new connections, and yes... a new roommate! This living agreement is here to help you set expectations, avoid unnecessary drama, and ensure your shared space remains a haven of peace, productivity, and good vibes. This is a flexible document—feel free to revisit and adjust as needed. The key to a great living situation? Communication, respect, and a little bit of compromise. If something isn't working, talk about it before it becomes an issue. Let’s get started! 🚀
Getting to Know Each Other
Before we dive into logistics, let’s break the ice! Answer these fun prompts together:
My go-to midnight snack is:__________________
If I had a superpower, it would be:______________
One thing that makes me instantly happy:____________________
My biggest pet peeve is:_______________________
My favorite way to unwind after a long day:______________________
Great! Now that we know who the snacker, superhero, and zen master of the duo is, let’s get to the essentials. 🤝
The Essentials: Living Together Like Pros
1. Chores & Cleanliness 🧹✨
How do we want to split cleaning tasks? (e.g., rotating schedule, assigned tasks, teamwork?)
Dishes—immediate rinse, end of the day, or when the sink starts overflowing? 😅
Trash duty: Who takes it out, and how often?
2. Guest Policy 🏡🎉
Are we cool with having visitors? If so, any guidelines?
Do we need a heads-up before guests come over?
3. Noise Levels & Quiet Time 🎶🔇
Night owls or early birds? How do we respect each other’s schedules?
Music, TV, calls—what’s the best way to keep noise levels fair?
4. Food & Kitchen Etiquette 🍕🥗
Sharing food—yes, no, or ask first?
Cooking together sometimes? (Because bonding over food is top-tier!)
Labeling personal items or just winging it?
5. Temperature Wars & Comfort 🥶🔥
Preferred room temp?
Windows open or AC all the way?
6. Conflict Resolution 🕊️💡
What’s our plan if we have a disagreement? (e.g., direct chat, cool-down period, mediator?)
Are we open to check-ins to make sure things are running smoothly?
Final Agreement & Roomie Pact 🤝
We, [Your Names Here], agree to do our best to respect these guidelines, communicate openly, and make this a positive experience. We’ll adapt as needed and have fun along the way!
Signed: ______________________ & ______________________ Date: _______________________
🎉 Cheers to an amazing YLAI experience together!
Need Help?
Contact Your IREX Advisor:
Lia Crayne-Deidrick
Reach out via:
lcrayne-dedrick@irex.org
Contact Your Cohort Ambassador
Global Ties Arizona (GTAz)
Reach out via:
info@globaltiesarizona.org
Contact Your City Mentor
Claudine Reid
Reach out via:
claudine@digitalawah.com