<p>While I’ve been told by many the answer is a dead giveaway, I’m still conflicted. I’m currently a HS Senior, but also a college Freshman through a state educational program. So, I’m not living in dorms, yet my boyfriend of a year, who has already gone through the college and college living experience wants me to move in with him next year. I’m torn on living in dorms or living with him. And yes, I have enough smarts to realize it may not last, and I’m accepting of the fact that we might break up while living together-but he’s not. We have stable jobs that can support our ability to live together or live apart. My question is whether I should truly experience the dorm life as a sophomore or experience an acquired life experience with my boyfriend?</p>
<p>Go with the dorms. Take the opportunity to experience a little bit of independence, not move directly from your parents to him. (I am guessing this is also not usually a choice that parents would approve of.) You are still very young to be considering moving in with someone. You need a chance to develop on your own, as an individual. You will still have plenty of time with your boyfriend while living in the dorms, and in the future. And if things do start to go downhill, it will be a lot easier to break up if you are not living together.</p>
<p>I completely feel for you there. My boyfriend lives in the same area as the college I’m planning to go to, but I’m still going with the dorm route. At least in my opinion, it’s a part of the college experience, and if you two are serious, you’ll have the chance to live together in the future.</p>