<p>I'm not sure if I want a single, double, triple, or quad-occupancy room. I like privacy, but I want to venture out of my comfort zone in college. The question is how far should I test my limits? I'm sure I would still have a social life even if I chose a single room, but the thought of living with someone from a different background than mine is exciting. I'm thinking.. if I go for a triple, I would have two chances of getting along with a roommate. But I suppose if I don't get along with both of them, I'm out of luck. The same applies to quad situations. How did you decide which rooming option is best for you?</p>
<p>Choose the cheapest or a single.</p>
<p>how do triples work? are there two rooms or one?</p>
<p>It depends on how your college does it, but I'd go for a single or double (depending on the price difference). Triples tend to be slightly larger rooms with an extra bed, although some colleges have nice triples. Keep in mind that with an open door, a single room is NOT socially isolated- you still have plenty of opportunities to mingle with all sorts of people.</p>
<p>Ahh.. still can't decide. I want to turn my forms in tomorrow!</p>
<p>"how do triples work? are there two rooms or one?"</p>
<p>One large room.. usually one is a bunk bed and then a regular bed. </p>
<p>The price difference doesn't really matter. I'm going for free either way. My first choice dorm (that I just decided) has only singles and doubles, so I guess the triple/quad option is out.</p>
<p>Single, it is :) And if I don't get it, maybe it's my fate to get a double.</p>
<p>I think the real question is: single-major, double-major, triple-major, or quad-major??</p>
<p>My title is ambiguous. This thread actually deals with housing.</p>
<p>go with a single</p>
<p>if your a freshman.. you most likely won't get a single... sorry but they want you to meet people. however, triples can be awkward, esp if there is an person out (then it becomes and me vs them thing). quads can get cramped but if it was with a group of people you loved... it coud work.... Honestly, just go with a double freshman year</p>
<p>Get a single every year possible.</p>
<p>AH-HA! We have the same dilemma. I ended up choosing a double because, as freshman, we all need to establish networks of friends. And, I think a roomate would help in terms of coping with a new situation (unless he/she is a horrible one). But, the thing is that, I've chosen doubles but there are separate rooms within the dorm for each occupant. So, it's apartment-style living--two people with separate rooms sharing one bathroom. Thus, I get the best of two worlds! But, if your college does not offer that, I would still maybe suggest the double, because we still all need to reach out and establish those bonds the first year. After that though, I'm most likely going to get singles for the rest of the three years. Then, again, this all depends on the dorms your staying in (some dorms are more social than others).</p>
<p>As a privacy lover.. SINGLE IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. I don't mind other people being around, as long as I have my own bedroom. So if they have suite style dorms.. that'd be great.. otherwise, single.</p>
<p>This problem is actually more complicated than it seems. In the beginning, my friend and I were thinking of rooming together, but I've recently started having doubts about this plan. I'm thinking.. what if we end up hating each other?? I do want to experience living with another person, but if I chose a double without requesting him as my roommate, he might think something's up (I could be overthinking this). We're not so close that I can just explain the situation to him and he'll understand completely. Choosing a single, I thought, would be a valid excuse. Besides, i prefer a double room just by a tiny margin. and if I get a single, I might be able to concentrate more on my studies, even though I might end up studying at the library or some other place anyway</p>
<p>It's not a noble way of handling the situation, is it?</p>
<p>Singles are great for privacy, but doubles are good for companionship if you get along well with your roommate. I was lucky and got a really nice roommate, others on my hall, not so lucky. I would try a double (no more than that) and if you don't like, you can usually transfer to a single after the first few weeks, which are usually just for orientation anyways.</p>
<p>Don't get a single- having a roommate is a really great college experience :).</p>