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Tazy’s Answer
Most colleges provide Dorm accommodation for the freshman , but generally it is not a compulsion. After taking suitable permissions , one can live outside college campus . Unless it is a security concern , colleges will provide option to stay outside college campus.
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Mallory’s Answer
I know colleges have dorms available for freshmen, but I don't think you are required to live in them your freshmen year. However, I strongly recommend it. I was excited about college, but not necessarily the dorm part. I ended up living in a small studio dorm by myself, but everyone else on the floor was in the business school with me. Since we were all freshmen, a lot of us had the same classes (since we were working on the basic requirements). It was so great to immediately have that connection and a very easy way to make friends. We also would all go grab lunch or dinner together and then study. I wouldn't have had that same experience had I lived off campus. If it's feasible for you to live in a college dorm, I would highly recommend it!