<p>Let’s face it: you’re going to have some people you’re better friends with than others. That’s just an inevitable product of the fact that there are only so many people you can genuinely connect with, spend time with, devote yourself to, etc. Most people’s friend groups come from RSO involvement and simply meeting others they get along with. But even if most or all of your friends happen to be in your college house, it’s a lot more pleasant to go hang out in the apartment of 3-4 of those friends than a dorm bedroom or common room. Then there’s the fact that it’s cheaper. Then there’s the fact that your money goes pretty far in Hyde Park. And cheap, quick food is abound: a lot of people I know don’t cook at all, and they get along fine. </p>
<p>I almost moved off campus after first year, then ended up staying because it was sort of the default option and I couldn’t make up my mind. Had a great time as a second year, but not moving off was my one regret. And I came to regret it a lot.</p>