Speaking as a college student myself, I would NOT get an animal until after you are done socializing. The dorm environment (first couple years of college life) is for being rowdy, getting wasted, being a complete idiot, and learning the ins and outs of human socialization. As well, you may decide you'd like to study abroad and want to leave for a year or so, which I would recommend despite the costs. I got that all done ahead of time before I ever decided to get my dog, best decision I ever made.
…lived with a roommate (who had a dog) who continued going out a lot even after getting her husky puppy. It doesn't mix well. The dog loses, you lose. Even if you don't think yourself a social butterfly...force yourself to go through that right of passage first.
However, I do disagree with the other posts that the dog would become 'irreparably bonded to the parents' if left with them for extended periods. The parents might become bonded with the dog. But, I move my dog back and forth - from place to place and Beo has always remained "bonded" with my family who he doesn't see for stretches at a time, and mentally healthy. A dog should not become depressed after leaving a family environment. Dogs should not have those humanesque attachments; absolutely a human created scenario when it does happen.
The issue, ultimately, is would your family be able to bond with this dog on their own terms? That is to say...would this dog be their dog for all intensive purposes if you were to leave. Do not get an animal and leave it in that environment if your family has no desire to bond and care for it when you're not there. Basenjis do shed, they rip **** to shreds (just ask my two seat belts and the carpet in my last apartment), and they make messes. All animals will have the occasional accident. Basenjis throw up A LOT, get diarrhea at 4 am in the morning, and slide their butts across that beautiful cream, brand new carpet. That's just the way it is.
I love my dog but compared to say...a golden retriever? Very high maintenance personalities. If all that sits well with you? Go for it.