College: Most of us have been there and for some of us it was the best four or five years of our lives. College is a place where we start over from high school and not only make something of ourselves, but also discover who we can truly be. Aside from all the stress before even starting college, including applications, scholarships, and a future career path, there's something we all need to be a part of, and that's dorm life. All regular college campuses have dorms; whether they are large or small, they have one thing in common. The entire freshman body must live in them during the first year. Most campuses actually have a rule that students must live in a dorm for their first two years of college, but is that fair? College kids are in their twenties and are taking out student loans that they will have to pay off even after graduation and can't even move to an off-campus house during their sophomore year. Living in a dorm as a sophomore in college should not be required not only because it is expensive and uncomfortable, but also because some people simply don't feel comfortable living in dorms. During the dorm's first year, a college student needs to be close to campus so they can learn about all the amenities the college has to offer. These include the dining halls, buildings where students hold classes, and other unique things offered on campus. Freshmen are able to learn and thrive even by meeting new friends who may be in their classes or even have the same major that the college has to offer. Living in the dorms for freshman year is a great way to help students transition out of high school, meet lots of new people, and even learn their way around campus. Living in a dorm is a great experience for those ... is middle of paper ... Roommate Can Have Effect on Your Child." The New York Times. Fine, February 24, 2014. Web. April 3, 2014. ." Bad Roommates Ruin Your Grades, Colleges Turn to Websites to Improve Compatibility." Huff Post: College. Huffington Post, 08 07 2012. Web. 3 April 2014. .Matioli, Dana. "The Pros and Cons of live off campus." The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones and Company, March 21, 2007. Web. April 3, 2014. University of Illinois Board of Trustees' "College Fit for Student Affairs," April 3 2014. .