Hence why I cited 'life skills and academic skills'
However gaining the skill to binge drink does not make you a well rounded person other than from being clinically obese and rotund of course !!
Living at home whilst at uni
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Hence why I cited 'life skills and academic skills'
However gaining the skill to binge drink does not make you a well rounded person other than from being clinically obese and rotund of course !!
I binge drink, but I'm not clinically obese or rotund...
True but it is quite a large aspect of socialising, I still think it's worth saving a large amount of money to sacrifice some of the social aspects of University.
Depends what you use the money on. I'd much rather be in a few grand of debt but know that I had a great time getting there than have money in the bank but not have many stories or memories.
A few people I know who lived at home ended up living away from home in their later years at uni, particuarly a friend who moved out in his third year and will be again his fourth and now another who will also live away in his fourth year even though he lives a 40 minute bus journey give or take from uni anyway.
I personally think that it's an interesting experience and as cliché or cheesy or w/e as it sounds, it really is a big step in your independance. Sure you may of been independant before, but living without your parents is on another level imo. I'm finding it difficult to go back into the swing of things living back home for the summer after 3 years of living without them
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I personally think that it's an interesting experience and as cliché or cheesy or w/e as it sounds, it really is a big step in your independance. Sure you may of been independant before, but living without your parents is on another level imo. I'm finding it difficult to go back into the swing of things living back home for the summer after 3 years of living without them
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Exactly, living away from home with a group of people teaches you a lot about how to live. I know how way more about managing house stuff and how to cook etc.
Where did you get that from? The UK not being as good as others in Europe bit.
I lived at home for the first year and then moved out to live in a shared house, it really depends how far you live and stuff and if you are willing to travel. However, all I missed on the first year is all the freshers parties and going out to clubs and stuff, as I simply had to get back home to get ready for next day at uni. I still made a good friends that I could have a laugh with and stuff, so really I think its a personal preference.
You could also move in to a uni's library since some of them are open 24h/7 lol
You could also move in to a uni's library since some of them are open 24h/7 lol
I only skimmed it but that article only applies to GSCE level as far as I can see!?
I don't think boozing and getting life skills or whatever applies to GSCE students...?
I was expecting something which said UK graduates were less educated than other European equivalents.
You seem to contradict yourself slightly, why if we're so bad at education are 8 out of 10 of the unis in Europe from the UK?
Our education system is far from perfect, but originally you seemed to be suggesting that our binge drinking culture affected the quality of graduates and universities we have which doesn't seem to be true....
I do agree that just going to uni to binge drink is pointless, stupid and waste of tax payers money. But there's a lot more to uni than just studying and binge drinking. University often makes people much more well rounded from the experiences they gain outside of the academic part.
Living at home whilst going to uni is like going to a really expensive school for a few hours, doesn't make sense to me?
Living on your own two feet is comfortably the most important thing I've gained from uni, the workload has always been comically small (for me anyway, especially if you compare it to 7 hours a day at school...) and the difficulty has never been a problem, all the extra stuff is why uni is so important, getting on with people, learning to live with people your same age, etc.
Living on your own two feet is comfortably the most important thing I've gained from uni, the workload has always been comically small (for me anyway, especially if you compare it to 7 hours a day at school...) and the difficulty has never been a problem, all the extra stuff is why uni is so important, getting on with people, learning to live with people your same age, etc.
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I am currently living at home and I am just about to start my third year. I will be completely debt free due to having my tuition fees paid for me and I don't plan on using the student loan services.
I would love to move out and be independent but I just can't afford it and I really don't want to take out any loans.
I would love to move out and be independent but I just can't afford it and I really don't want to take out any loans.
Sometimes in life, you have to take a risk or make an investment that will pay out longer term.
Whatever works best for you though, I suppose.
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Has anyone lived at home whilst at uni or know someone that has.
Is it a good idea?
I know I save a lot of money but I feel like I will miss out on a lot.
Also happened to come across this http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2007/jul/17/highereducation.students
It says that students that live at home are less confident and less likely to get a graduate job
a bit of info about me, I don't drink, don't like clubbing and the whole idea of getting wasted, so maybe it isn't that bad after all?
you sound exactly like me. i dont drink (tried everything but i dont like it) dont like clubbing and i'm very shy. i also live very close to reading uni and could have stayed at home.
however, i decided to get accommodation at the uni and a year later i'm incredibly happy that i did so.
i tried to go to most events during freshers week even if they werent my cup of tea because its a great way to make new friends, but after that i didnt really go out that much. i invited people round to my place every now and then but generally stayed in at night. also, dont worry, you wont be the only sober person there i can guarantee you that.
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just noticed that it sounds like you've already decided not get accommodation, so my post will be really helpful to you
however, its not too late to get accommodation sorted. i dont think i started looking until this kind of time
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My brother lived at home while he was at Uni. I think it was a great shame he didn't take the opportunity to move out and get a taste of life "outside the nest". He's 28 now and still lives at home, despite having been in full-time employment for 7 years.
I'm sure this wouldn't apply to the OP - my brother has always been a bit afraid to try new things. But still, my 2p would be that staying at home would be a missed opportunity. I loved my new-found freedom when I went to Uni.
I'm sure this wouldn't apply to the OP - my brother has always been a bit afraid to try new things. But still, my 2p would be that staying at home would be a missed opportunity. I loved my new-found freedom when I went to Uni.