You were lucky, either that or very wise. Most of the kids I knew didn't like living in the dorms - the rooms were so small, but we didn't have much money which is why so many of us lived in dumps and accepted roommates we might not otherwise have chosen LOL. At the time it didn't seem amusing but looking back some of it was pretty funny :-}
Well, I was fortunate that is certain (I was able to live with family). I have friends who have some bad, bad stories to tell about their experiences.