More than likely, if I go, I too will be heading across the state on my own. So you're no alone in the worries you have going by yourself.
I know lots of people do the roommate thing, so maybe chat up some people and see if that's an option? Either way would be fine for me, roomie or not. I know there are folks that are already friends and have been roomies in the past so I'm quite ok with getting a room by myself. I can sing while showering and nobody can laugh at me lol!
If I do go, I haven't decided if I should drive or take the 45 minute flight east lol. Whichever would be cheaper I supposed and I know Southwest has flights from Pitt to Philly. Ah I guess I'll just have to think. And thinking hurts for me anymore.