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When you head off to college, you sometimes have the choice of living in the dorm or renting an apartment off campus. You sometimes have a choice, but some colleges require that freshmen live on-campus the first year. If you do have a choice, it’s important to consider the pros and cons of dorm living versus apartment living.
Dorm Living
Pros
- Walking distance to classes
- Less expensive
- Surrounded by college life
Cons
- Shared bathrooms
- No kitchen (typically)
- Noisy
Apartment Living
Pros
- Quieter than dorms
- Own room and/or private bathroom situation
- Full kitchen
Cons
- Expenses such as electricity, water, garbage, cable, etc.
- Distance from college may require a car or bike
- Removed somewhat from college/campus living
As is the case with any living situation, there are pros and cons associated with living in the dorms or choosing to live off campus in an apartment. Typically, freshmen choose or are required to live in the dorm for their first year. This helps to make the transition to living away from home for the first time a little easier because college life surrounds them, limits their expenses and helps make the transition a smooth one. It also gives you the opportunity to meet new people—prospective roommates for renting an apartment your sophomore, junior and senior years of college.
