Many college students keep wondering whether it is better for them to live in a dorm or an apartment. However, there is no simple answer to this quandary. However, if you have the opportunity to live outside the campus, you should avail of it. The simple reason for this is the freedom that you will gain by living in your own apartment.

If you live on your own in an apartment, you do not have to live by the rules and regulations that are present in a dorm. In most dorms, there are policies that only allow guests at a certain time of the day. Some dorms do not allow men to visit women's dorms and vice versa. In addition, there will be a Residential Advisor who will be acting as the connection between you and the university. The Advisor will be checking in on you constantly ensuring that you follow all the rules. However, this is not the case with your own apartment.

If you live on your own, you can have as much fun as you want as long as you respect your neighbors and follow the law. Basically it means that you will be happy, and a happy person will be able to perform well in his or her studies.

Apartments have pools, fitness centers and many more amenities that dorms do not have. In addition, you will learn new ways of cooking, discover new hobbies and generally be a happy person overall. You will have all the privacy you need as you will not have to share a bathroom with other students. In addition, there is no risk of you not getting along with the person who would have shared the dorm room with you.

Just by being content, you will make better grades, have more friends and reduce the chances of getting stressed out.

Generally, apartments end up costing the same as what it would cost you living in a dorm. Sometimes, it can so happen that you may actually end up spending less by living in an apartment.

Therefore, if you are looking for privacy, freedom and happiness, then you should always opt for an apartment over a dorm.