<p>I prefer singles, but mostly because in the past I was plagued with terrible roommates.</p>
<p>From my experience, there are usually less distractions associated with living in a single dorm. I lived in one during my last two years at Berkeley, and I can definitely say that I had a better GPA during those two years.</p>
<p>Another side “benefit” is that you have more time to do “certain” things that you wouldn’t necessarily want your roommate(s) to see, such as procrastinating or listening to music that you would be embarrasssed to admit you like - well, those are the G-rated examples. 
Of course, I didn’t want my suitemates to think that I’m a hermit, so I usually kept the door open.</p>
<p>The downside, however, is that single dorms are usually more expensive.</p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>
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<p>Danny
University of California, Berkeley '09</p>
<p>Single all the way…</p>