Priya Sharma's essay
By Priya Sharma · September 7, 2026
As a girl moving alone from Pune to Boston, my parents’ first question wasn’t about the course — it was “where will you live, and is it safe?” That worry sat with me for months.
Roommate matching changed everything
On Dwll I could filter for a female-only apartment and read a little about each housemate before reaching out. I found two other international students at BU, and we did a video call before I ever committed. By the time I landed, I already knew the people I’d be living with.
My mum slept better once she saw the video tour and met my roommates on a call. That peace of mind was priceless.
Our place in Allston is a ten-minute walk to the T. We cook together on Sundays. It stopped being “housing” and started being family.