Hey guys!
I’m an incoming freshman, and I’m pretty split on deciding between a single and a double for housing. One of the things I’m really looking forward to at Penn is being really social, and I plan to go out as much as possible. But as for living, I’d honestly rather live by myself. Would you guys say that, in the beginning when everyone’s getting to know each other, that it’s just as easy to be social/make friends/ go to parties in a single as it is in a double? If getting a double is truly the way to go, would you guys recommend going for a random roommate or finding one beforehand?
Thanks!
If you are outgoing and social and don’t mind going to dining halls by yourself, a single is OK. My son had a single but he was shy so he felt a little left out particularly in the first semester.
@mikey12345 my sister had a single at Penn ( back in the dark ages) which she loved and my son has had one freshman and sophomore year (which worked out great for him) but they both did pre-orientation programs which gave them lots of opportunities to meet people and make friends before orientation began and it worked out great for both of them. My nephew will be a Penn Quest leader again this year and he highly recommends it ( he did it as a freshman and then a leader).
As far as roommates I’d go for random unless you really find out the important stuff like messiness index and lark vs owl tendencies etc… just getting along in a fb chat doesn’t always work as well as hoped for.
Since you’re planning to be social, you should get a double. Plus you’re a freshman; you’ll really need someone close like a roommate. As many ppl say your roommate may not be your closest friend but that’s no reason not to get one. Maybe one night you’d like someone to quickly go to a shope with, or someone to talk to at night, or someone to open your door when you’ve lost your key. Maybe if you don’t like having one, you can just request to transfer to a single. That way you’ll have no regrets of not having a roommate
Also, I’d suggest looking a roommate beforehand. You had better pick someone with similar interests to you…
Double! It’s part of the process and experience of adjusting to college. You can always live by yourself in future semesters.