<p>Though I’m only 19 I feel I can impart some knowledge upon you youngins. Live on campus! You may love it, you may hate it, but know that you stand to benefit a lot from the experience. I went to Chico State out of high school and lived in a dorm, people there had mixed experiences, but most people made their friends in the dorms. I realize Chico is a “party school” and can not be considered the norm. However, I can assert that the close quarters, dining arrangements, among other things will leave you feeling much more integrated into the school than would off-campus housing.</p>