Single dorm or double?

The only reason I’m asking is because I’ve heard both sides of the story; people not liking sharing rooms with other people, especially if they have different lifestyles. But I’ve also heard that people felt more alone in a single.

I got put into a single because I wanted to be in one. Throughout my life, I shared a room with my mom and older sister and the only time I got the room to myself is as of currently (sister is on a 2 month trip). I don‘t mind sharing a room with her, but her and I have different things we can and can’t agree on, such as curtains, or organizing, or even decorating. It’s one of the reason I wanted to be alone, so I can make my own decisions and live in a space how I wanted to.

I initially had a double before, my roommate seemed like a really nice girl. However, I made up on my mind on wanting a single. I told my mom this and now she’s unhappy with my choice. I will admit that I’m not the most outgoing person, but she makes it seem like I have no friends at all. I have people that I hang out with, especially during the school year. I went upstate with a whole bunch of people, visited other friend’s houses, hung out past curfew. I’m not lonely. She told my older sister and she agrees with her as well. Now I feel like I’m regretting my decision.

I want my college life to be about the decisions I make, but I don’t know if I could handle sharing another room with a person for possible four more years no matter who they are. I tried telling her there’s chances I can make friends outside of my dorm, especially since two of my school friends are also going to the same college. She disagreed, told me how bad my previous roommate must feel. I know she wants what’s best for me and sometimes I can’t help but cave in, even if I think she’s wrong.

I just need advice on what to do or at least how to stop worrying.