I (19f) am a second year and we just had move-in yesterday. I am in a triple room in the furthest building from campus, with 2 girls that don't seem particularly friendly.

I have been looking for a switch, but obviously no one wants to switch into a less desirable building like mine. However, I did get one offer, which is for a gender-neutral 2 bedroom suite that is in a newer building much closer to campus. I would have a male roommate, and there would be 2 LGBT girls in the other room.

The girl that wants to switch says she wants to do it for financial reasons (a triple dorm would save her a significant amount compared to a double suite) and her roommate is nice and respectful and friendly. However, I've never lived with a guy before and am not sure how it would go. I would also have to do this without telling my parents, as they are Asian and would not approve. But they are in a different state and will never be visiting me so that shouldn't be an issue.

Does anyone have any advice?