Planning on transferring next year, what's the best bet when it comes to dorms/apartments

<p>I was planning on just getting a dorm so I could make friends easier after transferring from a community college. But honestly the dorms at uf look pretty cramped and not that great. Should I just get an apartment with some friends off campus? (2 of my best friends and one gf is also transferring same time I am) Don't know if this would be a good idea or not.</p>