<p>Back to the singles question. I wish it were possible at all colleges to have the option of living in a single. I have one child through with college who had a really rough time with a roommate freshman year, girl was up typing until 4 a.m. every single night. That, plus the RM’s really negative attitude toward life, literally caused my D deep distress, and colored her whole first year. Mercifully, she was able to change after one year, had a good roommate the second year, and got singles for the last two years. The singles were a blessing! </p>
<p>I think college kids have ample opportunities to bond through other activities, and living with someone (including my very messy son) is not likely to make college a lot better for someone. I told son there was no need for him to have a rug in school as he can just walk around on his shirts and jeans to keep his feet warm.</p>