housing as a first year student

hey guys so i’m an incoming freshman considering going to uf and i’d like to know what the best housing options are! i find it hard to find floor plans for each hall and there’s also an overwhelming number of halls so i would love to have insight from people that have lived on campus before rather than what the websites say

> my mom doesn’t want me to share a bedroom with someone (😭) so i’d prefer an option with only a bed for myself in one room

> i want to know how bad communal bathrooms are as i’m not 100% opposed to the idea but i’d much rather have a more personal bathroom that i share with less people

> i’d love to meet new people and get involved with stuff and i’ve heard some halls r very antisocial and that’s kind of a turn off for me

> does distance play a big factor? like i’m not sure if i should bring a bike or if i’m expected to walk everywhere

also if you have any guides or charts or anything that can display this info well then i’d love to see!