<p>Student commenting here: Things change rapidly in college. I ended up clicking with no one in my freshman dorms, met some friends in a club, and became close friends with the group that they hung out with (all 2-6 years older, some even employees of the school). Moved off campus my sophomore year, and never been happier. Having older friends has been a great advantage because I’ve always been mature for my age and just fit in better with this crowd.</p>
<p>My opinion is that living situation is not everything. It’s what you make of it. As long as your freshman can find a good group of friends, it doesn’t matter where they live. =)</p>