1. Close to everything

Whether you're leaving for class with 5 minutes to spare or need to make a 1 a.m. trip to Walgreens, dorms are right it the middle of everything. No car? No problem. You're right next to everything you need.

2. No hidden fees

The short time I lived in off-campus housing, I was threatened with extra charges multiple times. Once because they misplaced my keys after I moved out.

Another time because they decided they wanted to renovate and if we didn't have everything moved out by the end of the week- we would have to pay for them to an it. When living in a dorm, you can almost always be assured that things like this won't happen.

3. No need to buy furniture 

When you're 18 and it's your first year in college, do you really want to have to buy all new furniture?

Can you afford it?

A better question is, think back to when you were a freshman — would you want freshman you choosing the furniture that you would be stuck with for the next few years.

The nice thing about dorms is that all the furniture is already provided, set up and ready when you move in.

4. Safety 

Even though having to sign in at the front desk every time you walk in might be annoying, it does ensure your safety. You never really have to worry about a stranger breaking in because even if someone did try, campus security would be there immediately.

5. Free stuff

This is pretty basic, but dorms always offer free laundry and most dorms also give out free toilet paper.