PlatanitoChip

Hey friends, I just got accepted into Chestnut Hill college, which is in Philadelphia. I live across the state near Pittsburgh, which is also where I did my undergrad. I haven't been to Philadelphia and I've never lived alone or in a bigger city. How do I go about finding a roommate or making social connections so that I have some friends or a bit of a community when I arrive?

I'm applying to several different schools across PA and NY for PsyD programs. I am currently finishing up my bachelors in general psych. I understand the concept of an SOP, but I don't know what to do about formatting or what specific details I should or shouldn't include. For example, most of them ask about why I want to pursue a PsyD. Do I talk about mine and my family's ordeals with mental illness that lead me to want to make a difference? Or is that too personal? Is there anywhere on the internet where I might find some good examples? Thank you all.