RN_student23

I'm an incoming junior transferring to a state university. My application offers the opportunity to have a single/double dorm. Of course, it's dependent on the individual on whether or not they would be comfortable with a room mate. I consider myself a sociable individual who loves to socialize regardless of the situation and believe that doubling with a room mate would be a great choice. My reason is because I have 3 years of undergrad left and could simply just request a single my later years so I could experience how it is to have a roommate. Proponents have said that living with a roommate is a great experience where you have to deal with a random stranger on agreements. But, that always depends on what type of roommate you have. They always say that you'll have the chance to live by yourself for the rest of your life, so take the opportunity to have a room mate. Since I am new to the school, I always thought it would be a great idea to have a room mate. With the room being 11X17, the room is quite small for two people to reside in. Overall, people have said its a college experience and if I don't enjoy it, just move out by myself the following year. Just so you know, I would not be able to study in my dorm room with a roommate, so I'm thinking about staying in the library as my 2nd home (every time I study!) However, many students have criticized this decision and stated to go for a single room in order to have more "privacy." Some have joked around that its 99% easier to have sex in a single room rather than having a room mate. Others have complained that it's cool to have a room mate for the first 3 weeks, but after that, it begins to dwell on you. My school runs on a semester system (16 weeks) so I'll probably be stuck with them for the rest of the time. You don't have to listen to anyone's rules or have any agreements. In addition, you could be messy/clean and possibly study peacefully in your room. It's quite expensive, but cost is not a factor into my decision. All in all, some have said that if I'm a social type of person, I will easily seek out friends in vicinity of the school. So, a room mate is not really required. Truthfully, I just don't think I'll make a lot of friends which is why I think I chose the roommate option. What do you think and what would you choose as a Nursing student?