If you live or lived in a dorm while in college, do you recommend a single room (1 of 4 single rooms in a suite) or a double room (with an actual roommate) in a 2 double room suite.
Any imput is greatly appreciated.
Assuming that cost is not a consideration.
2007-03-16 14:26:30 · 9 answers · asked by XperTeez 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hi -
I lived in the dorms for three years and I was also an RA (Resident Assistant) for 2 of those three years. The main thing to answer this question is if you have ever lived with a roommate like that before... There are many pros and cons to having a roommate. For example, you get to make a possible best friend or you could make your worst enemy. You can learn a lot about a new culture or way of life. You will have less personal time so if you are a person who needs time to just be alone for awhile it is going to be hard to do so. Some other cons is that your roommate might borrow your things with or without your permission. The best roommates are the ones that are similar - they go to bed about the same time, they both have the same noise levels, they are both introverted or extroverted and so on. When I was an RA I got to have a room to myself. It was really nice I could go and come as I wished and I could watch the tv or listen to music as loud as I wished. The bad part was sometimes it gets a bit lonely... When I had roommates it was bit tougher to get along with them but there was never a dull moment either and you get to learn a lot of new things and have life changing experiences. I hope that gives you a little insight and helps you to make your decision... =)
2007-03-16 14:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Pagli 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm in my last year of college and I've lived in all the combinations. If it's your first year, having roommates in general is a good idea because it really does help you socialize and feel more comfortable about living away from home. However, having your own room is great, especially when you could get stuck with a roommate you really can't stand. I would say that if the 4 single room suite has common areas, like a living room area or kitchen where you can hang out with suitemates, then I would go with that. If you won't really see anybody else unless you get the double rooms, I would go with that. Good luck!
2007-03-16 14:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by Grace1228 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest single, but you might have a more interesting experience in a double. Having a roommate can help you learn to compromise, share a tiny space, and get along with someone all the time, but you may be able to learn those things in more pleasant circumstances. However, having a roommate might encourage you to get out of your room more and have interesting experiences. You also might make a lifetime friend (although that certainly didn't happen to me my freshman year). If you decide to take the risk, try to find out as much as you can about your potential roommate and the circumstances of the arrangement, and be ready to share and compromise.
2007-03-16 14:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If i had the money and the choise I would go with the single..Its a bit hard to live with other people (believe me I know) and its so much nicer to live by yourself...You can make all the noise you want, come and leave at whatever time you want, and clean or not clean and its all you..but its a bit different when you have a room mate...it is nice but a bit hard to get used too...good luck
2007-03-16 14:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by Curiously 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roommates for sure. Unless you're going to earn your degree and make bombs in the woods like the Unabomber, college is a place where people learn how to interact with one another. Regardless if you have the 'clean guy' or the 'asian guy' or the 'wierd guy', they all make up an aspect in society and he's going to how to deal with all of them. No, it's not going to be a perfect match, but you're the most liberal and pilable in that age and bones heal fairly easy.
All jokes aside, it'll force a social aspect to create a place for understanding, something a class won't be able to teach.
2007-03-16 15:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by atg28 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WHen I was in university, I had a single. It was great. If I wante to be alone, I could just go in my room, and lock my door. But, there were always lots of people around when I wanted to socialize.
I'd have gone crazy if I had to share a room (I need my personal space from time to time).
However, when I was in university, we didn't have much choice of what we got. There were around 2500 spaces in residence for 3000 students that were looking to live in residence. We basically had to take what we were offerred.
2007-03-16 14:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Deasel98 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
single- in a heartbeat-also make sure your floor has study hours-quiet time- otherwise you will have to go to the library all the time to study
2007-03-16 14:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by crazyredhead1956 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, single is much better. For all you know you could get stuck with a murderer or a rapist.
2007-03-16 14:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by Draco Malfoy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Single!!!!!! I've had a psycho roomate and let me tell you......I should have gotten a single
2007-03-16 14:31:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋