You could also just get a large chest to put your stuff in get a lock for it put it under your bed and your stuff is safe thats what I do at college anyway but I have my own room and next year I'll end up rooming with someone so I'm a little worried too but trust me living by yourself whether in an apartment like I did for a year or in a dorm getting a single room like I am this year has its disadvantages besides monetary cost you will go crazy I am losing my mind I've become paranoid depressed and flat out afraid to even look people in the eyes. Living alone in college a highly social environment is not advised. Living at home with your family is one thing this is entirely different