Dorm Pros:

Community

Close to classes

Don’t have to cook – with a meal plan

Safe

Floor activities

Community Advisers – upperclassmen who help you adjust

Dorm Cons:

Some buildings lack air conditioning

Shared bathrooms

Noise from other residents staying up until dawn

Fire alarms

Awkward boyfriend / girlfriend situations

Pro or Con:

Roommates can be great, or a mess

Laundry services – conveniently available, but anyone can move your clothes around

Free Internet – can drop out unexpectedly, but available tech help

No smoking

Lofts, these can be fun and dangerous

Lack of privacy, but there’s always someone around to talk to.