Question concerning college dorms or staying home?

Question

Which do you think is better when you first start college: going to a dorm or staying at home? Because I remember a few months ago my teacher telling a group of girls that those who went to dormitories benefit more than those who stay home for developmental reasons,etc.

Answer 1

Naughty Pants has summed it up perfectly. Unless someone is offering to pay all of your room and board fees, live at home. Let me spill an industry secret.... institutes will go on and on about what a wonderful experience on campus life is, but their bottom line is to get your room and board fees. They aren't going to caution you about student loans, warn you that your starting salary following college probably won't be extremely high, or mention that many college graduates spend four years in the dorm, but have to move back home for another 5-6 years in order to get back on their feet financially. Any decent college or university will offer you plenty of opportunity to expand your independence for a much smaller financial obligation-- study abroad programs, summer school at a more distant institute, the opportunity to travel over school breaks with volunteer programs.
In addition to your financial state, you should also take your academics into consideration. One of the most common reasons that students drop out of school is that they try to take on too much-- living on campus, adjusting to college level studies, managing their own money, etc.
Not to sound offensive toward your teacher, but it's quite ill-informed to suggest students who live on campus benefit more than commuting students without examining each student's situation. Large numbers of students who live off campus frequently graduate from college sooner and enter the adult world better prepared to purchase a home, save for retirement, etc.

Answer 2

It all depends on what you want from going to the university. If you care about the social interaction, then you should live in a dorm. I think saving that money is probably a better choice. You should also see if you can manage the commute by grouping classes into fewer workdays. Word of caution, sometimes you end up with a bad roommate and you end not enjoying the experience because your roommate annoys you 24/7. So, maybe you should do the commute first, and then if you want the college atmosphere you can find a classmate you like to be your roommate in the dorm/apartment.

Answer 3

Dormitories benefits more than when you stay at home.Staying at home is like " Home Alone" where in the Dorms- you learn about self reliance.You can't depends on someone for your routine life.Unless you have a academic problem-the help is very close to you.Well staying at Dorm have to be care full with full alert.Some times you might have experience about Gay-Lesbian Life also.

Answer 4

A dorm is more benificial, because it gives a student their first glimce of being on their own and how it will be when they are adults, also it makes making friends easier, and school just goes smoother with dorm life, now bear in mind dorms also pose more distractions, and are also more expensive then staying at home, but coming from a college kid who has done both, its more helpful in making them grow up to be in a dorm, and they will enjoy college more....good luck!

Answer 5

Going of and staying at a dorm is kind of like your first test in being completely on your own. You have to take care of yourself completely (clean the room, take a shower, do your homework, etc. without anyone over you reminding you to do it). Plus you meet some great people in the dorms and you start to learn some of the lessons you need to know before hitting it out on your own. It's great to get a taste of real-life independence.

Answer 6

definitely dorm...it gives you a chance to gain control on your life...and according to your teacher, it's good for developmental reasons. i'm in college right now and i live in a dorm. it's a little hard sometimes but the fun and the experience of living independently definitely outweigh the hard times. at least try it for a couple of terms.

Answer 7

I lived in the dorms my first year in college. I highly recommend you do it too. You will have so many experiences that will help you. You will also have a ton of fun.

Answer 8

Dorm live will give you the full college experience. You need to bond with peers, seperate from parents, and feel what it is like to live as an adult away from parents.

Answer 9

Stay home. It's cheaper and you get all the benefits of home like food and laundry. You'll be hanging out with the same people no matter where you sleep.