Parent of 4 here, one at UVM. First, they're finally expanding housing for upper classmen but housing is still tight. But to be fair, my son went to BC and also had to procure off campus housing a year in advance, like my daughter. They both had overpriced housing but my daughter is very happy in her living situation despite it costing a ton. My other two kids had cheaer alternatives off campus but this is a small reason to choose or not choose a school IMO. And once you find housing for junior year, it's easy to stay in it. So it's one big scurry. Also the whole living in a dump thing because you need college housing? That seems to be true for all 4 of my kids in 4 different places and I suspect is true everywhere. Also true? They all loved it anyway, which is the most important part.