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Living in an apartment OR a dorm room can be stressful, depending on who you live with. I have lived in an apartment with two people (had my own room), a dorm with three people (had my own room), and a dorm with nine people (had my own room). They were all about the same stress-wise, because as you've probably noticed, I had my own room all three times. =P

If you can find a few good people to help you split the rent of an apartment, then I say go for it! Most people recommend living in a dorm room your first year so you can get the full college experience. If you're living with other students in an apartment, though, then you're not likely to miss out on too much, as they will keep you informed about upcoming events.