I lived off-campus first year, but I was kinda far from the campus (about a 30 minute walk).
If you are a stalwart studier, I don't think that would be a problem, but if you want to actually have real social interaction you need to go out and make the effort, show up to as many events as you can. My area bored me to tears (only had one roommate), but that was mostly my fault.
Good luck to ya!
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