yeah get a good bankroll goin while your still at home, so you can buy stuff for you pad...and set aside 200$ to stock it with plenty of food(canned goods and ramen and shit) for "emergencies"
rommates or no? either way, ittl be good, enjoy it.
And dont alienate your parents, their still a good source of free food and help, even if you never got along with them, theyll probly still be glad to give you a hand with stuff if you need it.