If you could find a roommate that would be awesome. If I could have afforded to do that I would have. If it doesn’t work out, just so you know I had a lot of positive experiences with the student housing. Everyone was more than willing to help each other. Plus, free laundry and it comes fully furnished.
The only thing that makes me hesitant about getting your own place is the risk of someone bailing. What if someone decides to leave, quit, or isn’t successful? That’s just me. I’m sure you’ve already thought about that. That’s what prevented me from getting one of my own.