Housing at School

Deciding where you live is one of the important decisions that you will make during your lifetime. Where you call home is also where your community is, where you commute to and from, and where you can feel comfortable after a long day. While you are at college you will have to make this decision. There are many different options to choose from such as Greek life housing, co-ops, a dormitory, or an apartment. During my freshman year at Purdue, I made the decision to live in a dorm with one roommate. From my experience I would strongly encourage a first-year student to live in a dorm at least one year, because it helps establish a foundation for the responsibility of living on your own while also having a community to lean on. One year in the dorm was enough for me so then I decided to move into an off-campus town house with three other roommates. This option for me has granted me more freedom with some added responsibilities. Overall, I have enjoyed living off-campus because it allows me to separate my work/school life and my home life. When students get overwhelmed, it can be nice to have a place to relax and take a break. This decision is yours make the right decision for you and what you want your living situation to look like.