I am now a sophomore at Iowa State and have had a chance to experience both the dorm life and the apartment life. I spent my freshman year living in Lyon Hall which is a dorm in Richardson Court. Move in day was horrible. It felt as if it was about 120 degrees out and there were hundreds of students moving in. I finally had the chance to unpack all my stuff and got settled in. I didn't know any one going to Iowa State and the first couple of hours were nerve-racking. I walked around and met all the other students on my floor. I realized that everyone was in the same situation as I was. After getting to know my fellow floor mates for a few days we became friends and the tension began to ease. By the end of the year we were a very close friends and I met some friends for a lifetime.
I now live in an apartment with four other guys. Move in day was a lot less stressful, and the nervous feeling of going to college wasn't there. Instead there was a sense of excitement to reunite with all my friends. The apartment life wasn't stress free though. We had to furnish our apartment, so I bought a bed and other furnishings for my room. I had worked all summer to save my money for a new car, and it seemed to disappear after buying a bed and paying for rent. We also realized there were many more responsibilities in owning an apartment including chores, food, and living quarters.
Although there are many more responsibilities that go along with owning an apartment there are also many more freedoms. There aren't any CA's to monitor the students. When comparing the dorm life to the apartment life, I feel that every student should experience the dorms for at least one year. It is a lot easier to meet people and get involved in activities around campus. Once you have adapted to the college life, I feel that living in an apartment or house is a great option. It gives students more privacy and freedom .
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