I've never lived on campus or in student halls over the last six years.
I rented privately and have lived with a variety of flatmates, mostly students.
Some were full time students at other unis, some were part time postgrads and others working professionals of all ages.
The uni social experience was still fabulous.
Many students living on uni campuses came round to socialize or sleep it off.
Quite a few said they preferred a private rental to student accommodation due to excessive noise or restrictions on visitors coming round and asked if they could share with me.