Anonymous wrote:For what it's worth, we live close to GMU but had DS live in the dorms all four years. He learned how to take care of himself, make friends, work in the library, exercise and, in general, take care of himself. He's graduating soon as a mature adult. If he had stayed at home, he wouldn't be the mature person he is today.

^^ meant to add he doesn't have any friends who live off campus with their parents. Several have moved off into condos and apartments but none of his friends are still at home. It was a terrific maturing experience.

For what it's worth, we live close to GMU but had DS live in the dorms all four years. He learned how to take care of himself, make friends, work in the library, exercise and, in general, take care of himself. He's graduating soon as a mature adult. If he had stayed at home, he wouldn't be the mature person he is today.

Anonymous wrote:If you can afford it, why wouldn't you want your freshman to live on campus to have the college experience?

I want my DS to live on campus, but he has absolutely no desire to do so. He would rather live at home and commute. If that is what he needs to succeed and enjoy college I will support his decision. Living on campus is not for everyone.