Living by myself in college has been one of the best decisions I've made because it taught me so much about myself and what it is like to be independent. Here are my top six reasons living alone was the best.
1. You can literally do whatever you want.
Sit around in your towel, dance poorly while your cooking, leave a mess of clothes on the floor. It doesn't really matter because there is no one to judge you, no one to complain about it and no one to even see you in all your embarrassing glory. This is one of the best things because you can just live your own life however you want to and it's awesome.
2. You learn to take care of yourself.
When you live alone, you have no one to take care of you and you learn to do it yourself. Had a few too many drinks, get the flu, food poisoning, you have to handle that yourself. I've learned to keep myself healthy and safe significantly more since living on my own because only you can take care of you.
3. You learn to be fiscally responsible and resourceful.
Living by myself, I learned the whole leasing/renting process on my own and all the fun extras that come with it. You learn how to sustain yourself because you don't have four people buying groceries or contributing to the bills, so you learn how to save and shop smart. This has been a great experience because I feel like I'm prepared for real life now.
4. You develop a sense of awareness.
In college, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and keep safety in mind, especially when you have a lot of walks home by yourself. Living independently, I learned basic self-defense and the important tips everyone should keep in mind, but especially females walking by themselves.
5. Confidence
Maybe the best part of living by yourself is the sense of confidence you have in yourself. Going from living with your family just a few years prior to being able to do it all on your own is a cool feeling. Now, I feel like I can live anywhere and be ready.
6. Privacy
For me, I love having privacy. Privacy to listen to my own music or cook late at night. Sometimes I just like to think on my bed quietly and living by myself gives me the best opportunity to do that. I like having my own personal space than more than just a bedroom.
Living by yourself isn't for everyone, but if you try it you will definitely be rewarded by the experience.
