Yoon-Wha Kang from Korea I do not remember my whole childhood, but what I absolutely remember is that I had my own room. My room was located on the second floor, whereas my parents' room and my sister's room were located on the first floor. So, until I left home, I enjoyed freedom and independence. Now I share a room with a roommate in a dormitory. I don't exactly feel uncomfortable. However, comparing the two living arrangements, I think a private room may guarantee privacy. The most important factor is freedom of activity and freedom of thought. In spite of living in a dormitory, I enjoy freedom of thought, but my privacy is disturbed. While my roommate is sleeping, I can not turn on the TV. Of course, needless to say, I can't listen to music out loud. When I dry my hair with a hair dryer, I have to be careful not to wake her up. I think having your own space gives you privacy.
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