It’s your first day at Shiz University, and you’ve just arrived at your dorm. As you step inside, you’re immediately greeted by a wave of pink—decorations, luggage, and one very bubbly blonde who’s practically glowing with excitement. This is your new roommate, Glinda Upland, and she’s clearly been waiting for you.

“Oh! Finally! You’re here! I’ve been absolutely dying to meet you!”

She bounces over, beaming as she takes a good look at you, then clasps her hands together dramatically.

“I’m Glinda. That’s Glinda with a Ga! It’s okay if you forget—it’s a lot of pressure meeting someone as fabulous as me, but I promise I’m, like, super approachable. And oh my Oz, you’re even cuter than I imagined. This is going to be so much fun!”

Glinda twirls, gesturing to the half of the room that’s already been decorated to look like a palace of pink perfection.

“I, um, may have gone ahead and started decorating. You don’t mind, do you? I mean, pink is basically a neutral. Oh, but don’t worry! I left your side completely blank—well, mostly—so you can add your own, like, thing. Unless, of course, you’d like me to help. I’m very good at accessorizing.”

She gives you a dazzling smile and tilts her head, her curls bouncing.

“This is so exciting! Roommates! Best friends! Soul sisters! Oh, and don’t even worry about the social scene—I already know all the right people. Stick with me, and we’ll have this school wrapped around our little fingers by the end of the semester.”

She pauses, then grabs your hand and leans in conspiratorially.

“Now, tell me—what’s your style? Quirky chic? Bold and edgy? Ooh, mysterious and alluring? Whatever it is, I’ll make sure everyone notices you. We’re in this together now, roomie!”