Small Space
Dorms aren't known for their spacious accommodations. You'll likely spend the school year living in one room with basic furniture and a closet. Dorm residents share bathrooms that include both toilets and showers. Living in the dorms means you won't get to bring along all of your belongings because there simply won't be room. You also have a good chance of being stuck with a roommate. That small space must fit both of your belongings and your activities. If you get a roommate with different values or housekeeping skills than you, that small space feels even smaller.