Students living in co-ed dorms rapidly get accustomed to having people of the opposite gender living so close to them. Living in co-ed dorms can be fun because you get to interact with members of the opposite gender.
Co-ed dorms also provide a platform where you can meet different people. You get to enjoy a good life experience in the real world. Furthermore, many students choose to live in a co-ed dorm with their boyfriend or girlfriend.
Or, you can live with a close friend of the opposite gender whom you trust and feel more secure having around. Some women prefer living close to their male friends because they feel that their male friends will deter any potential intruders. There are college students who find it stressful being around the opposite gender all the time. If this sounds like something that would make you uncomfortable, a co-ed dorm is probably not the best choice for you.
Co-ed dorms aren't the norm at most colleges, but it does happen. So what's it like sharing a dorm with members of the opposite sex? Read on to find out. Also, though most shared dorm rooms are still single sex, more than colleges, including Brown University , Stanford University , The University of Pennsylvania , Oberlin College , Clark University , and the California Institute of Technology now allow some or all students to share a room with anyone they choose—and we mean anyone.
And, yes, you both might be naked. And as for simply sharing bathroom space with the opposite sex? Beyond bathrooms, co-ed dorms are pretty much like any other dorms, except, you know, co-ed. RAs plan events. Sure, a little awkward at first, but you get used to it. Hanging out with your dorm friends no matter their gender is tons of fun, but the day-to-day living is actually kind of boring. Yup, everybody showers.
Everybody looks a little worn out in the mornings. And everybody poops. I shared a cozy little room with another female student, and we had two boys living next door. Some people got dressed in the communal bathroom after they showered, and some just walked to and from their room in robes or towels.
Either way is a little nerve-wracking at first, but, again, you get used to it. Plenty of students simply feel more at ease in single-sex dorms. Some students hold religious or moral beliefs about men and women living together. And some colleges, often those affiliated with a religion, take a stance against co-ed dorms anyway. Basically, dating is hard no matter where you live, and co-ed dorms are not depraved spontaneous hookup dens.
So, now that you know a little bit more about co-ed dorm buildings , what about co-ed dorm rooms , aka gender-neutral housing? And students say a good roommate is a good roommate, regardless of their gender. Some gay students feel more comfortable rooming with someone of the opposite sex. And students who identify as trans- or non-gender-binary appreciate dorms where they feel welcome as a person. However, advocates of gender-neutral housing also point out that these policies can unfairly limit students, because those who feel more comfortable in gender-neutral housing can only pick from the reduced options, as opposed to living wherever they want on campus.
And sometimes students need to submit a special application to live with a member of the opposite sex. Even at colleges offering gender-neutral housing, many if not most students still choose to room with members of the same sex. At many colleges and universities, coed dorming is the most popular option. But keep in mind, even at schools that offer coed dorming, most still offer residence halls that have same-sex living options. While living in a coed dorm is a great way to meet members of the opposite sex, it is also important to remember your main reason for going to college: to get an education.
How difficult will it be to concentrate on your studies? Are you a shy person who would prefer not to mingle with guys and girls? Are you uncomfortable seeing people in the halls wearing only a towel or a robe?
These are some of the questions you will need to ask your self. Many incoming freshmen automatically think that coed dorming is their best option. However, coed dorming can come with problems too. So before you make a decision, consider some of the advantages and disadvantages. Coed Dorm Advantages.
Coed dorming can be a lot of fun. Obviously, you will meet many members of the opposite sex. In fact, it is so easy to meet people, many students can find serious boyfriends or girlfriends pretty quickly -- if that is what you are looking for. Some people just get along better with members of the opposite sex.
Coed dorms are not really a non-stop wild party. Many different kinds of people live in coed dorms, so it can be a quiet place, or a party place.
Living in the dorms is what you make it.
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