Almost all US colleges and universities provide their students with the option to live in residence halls or dormitories. These are great places to meet US students and make new friends rapidly. They are usually equipped with basic furniture, and many dormitories in the United States also have a cafeteria. In some dorms there may be a kitchen for those who would rather cook for themselves. Dormitories usually have common rooms where students can get together to watch television, play games, or simply be with friends.
Most schools have Housing Offices for both on and off campus accommodation. Typically the Office will have established contacts with agencies and have people in charge of aiding students. They will most likely also provide you with a list of agencies in the city if you decide to look for housing on your own.
