Housing advice for 1st years

<p>I am a female biology/pre-med major. I am looking at housing and there are a number of options. I hear there are options to live without roommates, with 1-3 roommates, private bathrooms, shared bathrooms, and at different price points of course. Furthermore, any advice on living with someone you already know from high school vs someone brand new? In terms of safety and not too far from classes....any advice? I realize this is a broad topic but any pointers would be greatly helpful to many of us. </p>