Living on campus or apartment in community?

Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dorm, or choose to live in apartments in the community. Which do you prefer?

Being a new student at a university is an excitment. Choosing where to live, whether on campus or off campus is quite a big decision. Both have their benefits.

Living in a dorm has many advantages over living off campus. For example, one has the opportunity to meet dozens of new students. One is usually placed in a room with a roommate, who can help with assignment, give much needed support during hard times. Another advantage of living in a dorm is not having to cook food. Most students coming to a university have lived their whole lives with parents, and inexpert at preparing food, for they were not in charge of home cooking. Many students who first learn to cook their own food while going to school eat a very unhealthy diet. On top of this, many students are so preoccupied with their studies that they do not have time to cook a nutritious meal. Thus, living on campus is a good choice.

However, living off campus has its advantages as well. In most situations, one has much more freedom to do what they want in their living conditions. Say, they can stay up late or come home late without disturbing a roommate. Also, one is not limited to the cafeterial food if he is a particular eater. Living by oneself also has its benefits. One never has to deal with rude or messy roommates.

What's your choice? why?