I plan on living at home and commuting (1 hr). I hope it works out well so I can save some money. If I were you I'd consider places on the orange line, like malden. I dont think malden is too expensive. I wouldn't live in the dorms b/c I heard that they are gross and rodents have been spotted etc. Craigslist is great to get an idea. I ended up renting a place I found on there last year for undergrad.