<p>I'm thinking about moving into a single dorm. I'm from miami and i don't really know anyone but i really need my own space. Is it best for those coming alone out of state to initially get a single dorm?</p>
<p>Everyone has different opinions on it.</p>
<p>For what it's worth, I feel the EXACT same way (can't really share space...need something that's mine) and I'm getting a single. I'm from MN.</p>
<p>The conventional wisdom is that it's nice your freshman year to have a roommate. It gives you a chance to know someone well early on, talk to, and give you a sense of belonging. There can be downsides, of course. You may get a lousy roommate or if it's one of your friends from high school, you may not branch out and meet new people.</p>
<p>As a freshmen, I requested a double, and was given a single. Initially I was upset, considering my wish was not granted. But once I moved in, I realized that living in a single wasn't going to be as bad as I had expected.</p>
<p>Singles are fun. Doubles are fun. Honestly, it's all what you make of the situation. In singles, you may need to open yourself up more to meet new people initially, since you don't have the "automatic roomie friend". But students in doubles need to do this anyway to meet more people.</p>
<p>It'll all work out. Everyone will be in the same situation as you. Just remember to keep yourself open to new people. :)</p>