<p>It’s definitely a decision you’ll have to make, and you certainly don’t have to go. </p>
<p>Personally, as someone who didn’t go when I was a prefrosh, I’d recommend going – most people do go, and they meet each other at CPW and decide to do their housing lottery sheets together and room together… if you don’t go to CPW, you sort of feel left out a little when you get to campus in August because everybody already has these pre-made buddy groups.</p>
<p>CPW is also a great time to explore living groups before you rank them on your lottery sheet, plus you can visit classes in majors you might be interested in. And get advice on life from all-knowing upperclassmen (it’s like CC on STEROIDS). :D</p>
<p>And you won’t have to pay for food or lodging the entire time you’re here. Just airfare. And you can get in and leave whenever you please, so you could just look for a super-cheapo flight.</p>