<p>Definitely a blessing. If I could have paid an extra $350 for a single my freshman year, I would have done it so fast your head would spin around.</p>
<p>As other people say, random roommates are sometimes great, and sometimes not so great. My freshman roommate was in the room ALL THE TIME and was on the phone with his girlfriend ALL THE TIME. All day long, all I heard was “I love you so much . . .” It wasn’t hell, but it was definitely annoying. </p>
<p>I don’t know about other people, but I find it nice to have some time now and then where I can be alone and undisturbed. </p>
<p>Also, as other people say, there are plenty of opportunities in a college dorm to meet and hang out with other students.</p>