The RoomSync Nerdz have been hard at work on a new version of the RoomSync Android app which is now available. This new version is expected to fix the occasional crashes occurring in the app and also includes speed improvements for a faster and more seamless matching experience.

We have received a great response from Android users since the launch of our Android app, and we're excited for them to dive into our newly improved version. RoomSync's iPhone app is currently under production and will be launching soon. 

Do you have a cool feature idea, either for our mobile app or the original Facebook app? We want to hear from you! Visit our new RoomSync User Support forum to submit your ideas and search our FAQ's.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to email us at info@roomsync.com or tweet @roomsync.

My internship at RoomSync has been anything but traditional. I “loitered” around the (rather inviting) office for a few weeks before the program officially started, then, after the first few days, took to helping out. Roomsync's environment, as you may have peeked at in our various photos and videos, is very laid back. It's not uncommon to call it “the dorm room office,” which makes sense, considering our company's mission is to keep students in school by reducing the problems caused by mismatched roommates.

Once the actual internship started, the office became more lively and fun. The creative and productive nature of 8 other people all working quasi-independently was astounding. Between the basketball hoop, the endless supply (as far as I can tell) of Funyuns, and immense comfort of the big red couch, RoomSunc HQ feels more like home than home does.

If you're looking for an internship that isn't doing mundane work for a Fortune 500 company or somebody you know's dad, RoomSync is the place. I never would have thought that a work environment could be so much fun, yet foster real education about the business and higher education worlds. I learned to sell to businesses at RoomSync; I learned UX. I honed my power nap skill to a tee.

I'd recommend interning at RoomSync 110%.

Or more specifically, are students getting enough utility through resources available to them? I know for a fact that as an undergraduate college student, I have countless resources at my disposal. Everything from integrated student information systems to roommate matching services exists to help me develop my college career. However, because students are bombarded with a flurry of resources, much of what is thrown at them is not sticking.

In Aesthetic vs. Utility in Higher Ed Web Design, Eric Olsen of higheredlive.com writes about the importance of designing university websites to include the essential information looked for by students. This ease of information facilitates a focused experience for students to find their resource without jumping through hoops.

Which makes a whole lot of sense.

Through designing RoomSync, we have realized students don't want to feel like they are on an online dating website; they just want to discover a roommate whom they will enjoy living with on an easy-to-use platform. 

All environments should thrive on high energy, aim to fix problems, and be aesthetically pleasing. As a designer and student, I can say that getting the maximum utility out of a resource happens when I can gather what I need easily and immediately from a resource, enjoy my experience, and ultimately feel good about the whole exercise. It is a quick and painless process that should be the goal of all higher education, regardless if you are a large institution, apartment complex, or RoomSync.

We've all heard or seen "What Not To Do" examples; but how about one leaning towards the last things you want in a roommate? In the video below, College Humor jokes about The Six Monster Roommates you could have in college. We are all different and everyone has a match; RoomSync helps you find yours whether you're a Zombie, Ghost, Vampire, or other. 

Instead of giving the vampire a call, maybe you should just use RoomSync!

Best,

Emily

Hello!

Kevin Wu here, with RoomSync! I am a student at the University of Florida, studying information systems and operations management. My projects here at RoomSync has ranged everywhere from making icons, business cards, and the like, to creating a new landing page for a client. I don’t really fancy having a concrete title, but a common theme for my working title is: "The person who makes everything look good."

My deep passion for design and aesthetics has been within me for quite some time; as a little kid, I used to draw Dragon Ball Z characters from video stills on my TV. After all, where is the value in something if it isn't functional and also aesthetically pleasing? I'm hoping here at RoomSync, I can add value through my design skills, whether it's decorating the office, creating business cards, or improving the RoomSync app user experience (commonly referred to UX in the tech world). I love the idea of diving into office design and functionality, even though I'm traditionally a Graphic Desginer.

Besides my fondness for design, I enjoy playing piano, guitar, sports, performing magic, and doing other fun things. I consider myself a lifelong learner who, from both professional and personal life expereinces, continues to enhance his skills and knowledge. We get true value from our experiences when we elegantly take the thought processes from one subject and apply it to a completely different area.  

They say, "You can’t teach an old dog new tricks." I urge you to prove this statement wrong by learning something new each day and taking on a challenge into your lifetime and building continuously on each of your experiences.