<p>People saying video games (presumably sophisticated) are a distraction…they’re really not. In my experience managing your time is a skill that is learned, and removing things you enjoy in order to attempt to make yourself excel more in school doesn’t really work. I see people all the time that say video games are a waste of time, screwing around on the internet/facebook/flash games. Those are fine, but I’d hardly consider tagging a bunch of photos and taking quizzes on how many babies you can kill with your bare hands to be objectively superior (or inferior) to playing video games. IMO there is spare time which people should dedicate to whatever they please and time dedicated to schooling/work etc. If you want to relax, you’ll find a way. And in the end nothing will be different if you played farmville or call of duty. If you want to be more productive, reduce the total amount of time you spend relaxing. Just my thoughts.</p>
<p>I don’t think I am, just because I wouldn’t be comfortable bringing my PS3. I’m going to bring my PSP bxc it’s easier to tote around and lock up. Maybe I’ll change my mind spring semester. 
And the whole “no socializing” thing…yeah…no. I mean, the college I’m going to has a HUGE room in the student center just for gaming, with an Xbox, PS3s, Wiis, arcade games, DDR, so on…and it’s a great way to meet people. Gaming is just another interest people can relate to. The studying/school work part I’m not sure about…That’s something you’ll have to test out…
And as a (normal) girl who plays video games, I’m sure other girls won’t be turned off to you playing video games in your dorm or something. Unless, you know, you huddle around your console in the dark, circles under your eyes, ignoring everyone as you level up and speak only in a tongue from Dragon Age…
Otherwise, it’s up to you!</p>
<p>I brought a GBA last year and will be bringing my new wii this year. I have both multiplayer and single player games. I know I can’t play a game for just a half hour or an hour, if I am going to play I play for several hours no matter what my originally intention was, so it’s pretty rare that I end up playing when I’m supposed to be doing something else. I have to know I’ve got a few hours to kill or I don’t even touch them.</p>
<p>You guys are making this into something more than it should be. Video games in college are going to be the same as they are at home, the only difference is that you’re going to be in a position to where there’s not going to be so much pressure from your parents to do your work and not play games. its going to be entirely on you. It doesnt matter if its a GBA or an Xbox 360. Ultimately it will be your discretion when you play them and how much you play and your time management skills</p>