As I neared the end of my sophomore year it was time I made the big move: off-campus housing.

To me it sounded great: more freedom and my very own room! I was even invited to live in a house with girls I was already pretty close with.

But, then came that large number. I would be living with six women under one roof. Six people is a lot. Sounds like a giant blowout just waiting to happen, right?

The truth is that it might sound scary to live with that many women, but thankfully my experience has proven to be anything but.

Instead I have found women who have helped me grow into myself without growing up too much. They have each taught me something new in their own way.

Still not convinced? Here’s the truth about living with six other women, and why you should consider living off campus with your girlfriends:

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1. Six sisters, one closet

If you’re anything like me your newest clothes will never be new enough and you never have all the stuff you really want. Lucky for you living with lots of women allows for an endless supply of clothing to try on, and new goods to try out!

Bonus: Getting ready for a party, a date, or a night out will turn into a party of its own every time. Jamming out to good tunes, swapping clothes, making a mess, and just having a good time.

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2. There will always be something to do

Even when there isn’t, you won’t be doing ‘nothing’ alone. There will never be a dull moment when living with such a large group of women.

In my experience this has been great for me. As someone who gets stuck inside my own head often, it is so easy to just stay in and do nothing, when what I really need is to have some fun. My girls do that for me!