Hi! I will be a college freshman in the fall of 2020 and I am having trouble deciding on my living situation. I live maybe 5 minutes from the university I am attending, but my parents are strict and I feel like I will miss out on some of the college experiences others get. I have a great home life I just don’t want to miss out on things which will most likely happen if I stay home. If I move into a dorm I am right on campus and I hear that the dorms are where people make many friends. I really just could use some guidance and some other peoples input. If you have any questions about any of these please feel free to ask!!
If you can afford it and your parents are good with it, then go for it! You have the best of both worlds IMHO. You can live at school and be involved on campus, but also come home whenever you want on the weekends to see family/friends/pets, do laundry, or just get away.