Living at home whilst at uni
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Most parents dont want their kids to move out to go to Uni, so their advice is normally based on wanting to keep their kids at home.
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I've never been into the drinking and going out personally, and on my course there wasn't particularly time to be going out getting wasted - but - I moved away from home to grow as a person and stand on my own 2 feet. For me it wasn't necessarily about the friends and going out, more about becoming more independant and that definitely worked - I've just got my first job after graduating and have moved in with my partner this week 
. I would recommend it personally due to the effect it had on me, though of course it isn't for everyone and will save tonnes of money living at home. x
. I would recommend it personally due to the effect it had on me, though of course it isn't for everyone and will save tonnes of money living at home. xThe email address in trust is NOT accessible by bots on the internet you retard. Take it off as I don't want to be spammed.
A law student would know better than to share peoples details without their consent, it's called a trust system for a reason and you have just destroyed the whole purpose.
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Know a fair few who have done it. I don't see the harm from a loan standpoint, they make more money back in intrest, from a bursary/maint grant standpoint perhaps it's a little immoral.
So this is what we call fraudulent behaviour guys and girls.
What a silly idea.
Go away and enjoy uni, it's not the degree which matters but the rest of your uni life and friends that shapes you up!
But you'll get responses opposite to this one, this is computer overclockers 'Forever Alone' forum after all
In summary:
Boring/loner/scared/wantmorepcbits = Live at home
Want a great time = Go to uni properly
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My first year in Halls at Uni, on a corridor with 24 other people is one of those life experiences I will never forget.
There is no way you would have as fun an experience if you were living at home. It's also no good saying "Well I could drive into Uni quickly"... Reason being is most of what happens is spontaneous, whether that's going down the pub, building a cafe in the laundry room or going to the park for a snowball fight at 4 in the morning.
The other problem is that you won't know anyone so you will be missing out on all this and Fresher's week until your course actually starts and you make some friends there.
Everyone I knew who lived at home, which wasn't many had missed out on the experience. It's really one of those once in a life things you have to do.
It's your decision, not your parents. If you are scared, then remember everyone is in the same situation and unlike school there are no predefined friendships and opinions on people, it's an entirely clean slate.
There is no way you would have as fun an experience if you were living at home. It's also no good saying "Well I could drive into Uni quickly"... Reason being is most of what happens is spontaneous, whether that's going down the pub, building a cafe in the laundry room or going to the park for a snowball fight at 4 in the morning.
The other problem is that you won't know anyone so you will be missing out on all this and Fresher's week until your course actually starts and you make some friends there.
Everyone I knew who lived at home, which wasn't many had missed out on the experience. It's really one of those once in a life things you have to do.
It's your decision, not your parents. If you are scared, then remember everyone is in the same situation and unlike school there are no predefined friendships and opinions on people, it's an entirely clean slate.
People who live in halls/houses (like me) will say that that is best.
People who live at home will say it's fine.
That's because hardly anyone has done both. It also really depends on how far away your home is from Uni/course mates etc.
I had a good mate who lived at home (with parents) and he always came out for drinks etc even though he lived miles away. He managed OK. However, he did miss out on a lot of stuff.
Living with a group of lads needs to be done I think. Oh and sort the "don't like getting wasted" thing out...
People who live at home will say it's fine.
That's because hardly anyone has done both. It also really depends on how far away your home is from Uni/course mates etc.
I had a good mate who lived at home (with parents) and he always came out for drinks etc even though he lived miles away. He managed OK. However, he did miss out on a lot of stuff.
Living with a group of lads needs to be done I think. Oh and sort the "don't like getting wasted" thing out...
I lived at home and did a 40 mile daily commute to uni... it was far from fun as I was also working evenings but the end result was much less debt than my peers for the same degree.
On the odd occasion I would stay up at the uni for a few beers etc and stay with friends but generally would travel back each day. Do I feel like I missed out? Well I did a little at the time but to be fair I came out with very little debt and as a result could save more and afford my first property.
Horses for courses, decide what is important to you... do you want to get a degree and come out the other side with as little debt as possible? Or as some others have mentioned is your priority to go have fun and experience the uni life? For me I wanted the degree and I wanted it cheap so halls wasn't an option.
On the odd occasion I would stay up at the uni for a few beers etc and stay with friends but generally would travel back each day. Do I feel like I missed out? Well I did a little at the time but to be fair I came out with very little debt and as a result could save more and afford my first property.
Horses for courses, decide what is important to you... do you want to get a degree and come out the other side with as little debt as possible? Or as some others have mentioned is your priority to go have fun and experience the uni life? For me I wanted the degree and I wanted it cheap so halls wasn't an option.
He has a point, I'd take it off mate.
If this page gets indexed in Google if will not look good for anyone searches for that email. For example, potential future bosses finds thread linking him to getting loans when he doesn't need them.
Besides, he is right, loads of people do it. Therefore it's OK!
I just find it amusing that I said "I know people who've done it" then he posts MY details on an open forum.
Back on topic...
First year is pretty much essential from a social standpoint op, it's where you'll make most of your friends for life on your nights out etc. Once that base has been established, no harm coming in from home as you will be busy in year 2/3 anyway. Nothing worse than being in 2nd / 3rd year in a house full of people who want to party 24/7 while you're studying for an exam!
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First year is pretty much essential from a social standpoint op, it's where you'll make most of your friends for life on your nights out etc. Once that base has been established, no harm coming in from home as you will be busy in year 2/3 anyway. Nothing worse than being in 2nd / 3rd year in a house full of people who want to party 24/7 while you're studying for an exam!
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Halls, fo' sho'. If you're quite a shy person then I guarantee that halls will help you come out of your shell. It may be daunting but I promise you it'll be a great experience if you jump right in.
I spoke to people who lived at home and every single one of them said that they had missed out on a key part of university.
I moved into halls when I was 16, and it was amazing.
You get companies offering private hall style accommodation which may be worth checking out, they often have 2nd+ year students in so may (though my friends and I proved otherwise) be more mature and less partying every single night...
That being said, I didn't think you got the grades to go to university? What did you get into?
I spoke to people who lived at home and every single one of them said that they had missed out on a key part of university.
I moved into halls when I was 16, and it was amazing.
You get companies offering private hall style accommodation which may be worth checking out, they often have 2nd+ year students in so may (though my friends and I proved otherwise) be more mature and less partying every single night...
That being said, I didn't think you got the grades to go to university? What did you get into?
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the whole point of uni is not to become a frigging professional alcoholic. Its to actually learn useful life skills and academic skills to make you a better citizen more able to contribute successfully to society. Attitudes like this are why the UK is so low on the education tables in Europe and why so many companies would rather fill their vacancies with hard working migrants rather than natives who think the country 'owes' them a job because they are a graduate and can chin 10 pints of stella thwough a garden hose in under 2 minutes.
I will probably go to halls for the first year, then commute for the other years. The universities I am applying to are commutable, some worse than others but you can save a hell of a lot of money especially if you are on a 4 year course.
I don't drink and I probably won't drink at Uni anyway, I doubt much is going to change overnight.
I don't drink and I probably won't drink at Uni anyway, I doubt much is going to change overnight.
In your opinion, yes.
Uni means different things to different people. For me, it's about making you a more rounded individual. The academic work is only a small part of that.
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Getting an education is but the experience comes in second and should no way be overlooked unless it affects the education.
I know a few guys who lived at home in the first year, they all moved out in the 2nd year after realising what they missed out on.
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You'll miss out on a lot of aspects of student life living at home. Dorm life is part of the experience, and you will make friends you wouldnt living at home.
Yes Uni is for learning, But other aspects do exist, the whole thing is a life experience and one i would love to re-live.
Yes Uni is for learning, But other aspects do exist, the whole thing is a life experience and one i would love to re-live.
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OMG THESE GUYS LIKE THE SOCIAL ASPECT OF UNIVERSITY, THEY'RE OBVIOUSLY GOING TO DESTROY THE UNIVERSE