Although a bit too early to think about it, is it better to have an apartment( i.e rent a room with people) or have a dorm room your first year of college?

Although a bit too early to think about it, is it better to have an apartment( i.e rent a room with people) or have a dorm room your first year of college?
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Dorm. It’s easier to manage if you’ve never lived on your own, and you’ll meet more people being on campus all the time. My daughter’s school requires all freshman to live on campus. Apparently it increases the odds of graduating in 4 years if you do.
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