<p>I'm going to be a freshman at San Jose State next year and I have to fill out my housing app. I'm not really sure of whether I want to live in the suites or the traditional dorms. I visited over the weekend and was impressed quite impressed with both. I think I would feel more comfortable in the suites (8 people, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, common living area and kitchenette) but I also think that this might hinder my chances at meeting lots of people. Right now I'm quite introverted and have a half dozen good friends but not much more. I would like to change this and meet lots of people, and I think that a dorm would be better for this. However I'm not a fan of the whole dorm layout (especially sharing a bathroom with a ton of other people). Dorms would be cheaper though...</p>
<p>Can anyone that has lived in both share some pros and cons to each?</p>
<p>id suggest traditional dorm if you are going to be a freshman. Don’t worry about having to share the bathroom cuz you’ll get used to it and its not that big of a deal.</p>
<p>live in the dorms, its a great way to meet people and get involved. Some people really love it, some don’t but its only one year! I think its worth it even though it can be so much more expensive than an apartment.</p>
<p>In this case, yes go with the dorms. It’s interesting though, because the dorm description sounds a lot like my friend’s suite description (and I’ve visited her and seen it btw). Her “suite” is a hallway with about 10 or 11 rooms and about 20ish people with a common area. They have a male bathroom and female bathroom (2 toilets and 2 showers each).</p>
<p>I’m starting at Eastern CT next year and we have a suite. It’s two bedrooms (3 girls to one room, 2 to the other) and we share the bathroom, a pantry and a living room area.
It’s more expensive than regular dorms and hopefully worth it!</p>