I'm looking to become a herpetologist/paleontologist and if I can't find any that will allow me to have my snakes in the dorms I'll look for one in my state(a regular one that teaches the classes) and after the time when I must be in the dorm (do all colleges require this?) I'll get an apartment. My mom and step-dad have no problems with taking care of my snakes for a year, they love snakes!