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I am going to study int he US soon

This suggests you are coming from outside the US. I would recommend a roommate (regardless of if you are an international student or not), and if dormitories are an option, I would recommend that as well.

Many international students are able to find a network of friends and support faster living on campus, at least from what I have heard. In addition, if the university supports an outreach program, they may have programs in place to formalize a way for you to get to know the community better. At our university, we have professors who volunteer to live in the dorms and university apartments, in addition to other programs. Some professors invite students over for dinner weekly and even welcome them to drop by daily to visit (within reason, of course).