Moving out to go to university is a big deal, but it's not for everyone. Each year, many students opt to live at home during their studies and still get to enjoy all the fun and excitement of university life without having to compromise on home comforts.
As you weigh up your options, we've explored 5 benefits for students living at home during university. Read on to find out more.
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You'll stay close to your family
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University will be more financially viable
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You'll make plenty of new friends, without losing old ones
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You'll get to enjoy home comforts during your studies
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You'll still have autonomy over how you spend your time
1. You'll stay close to your family
Enjoying new experiences and meeting like-minded people doesn't have to come at the expense of being near to your family.
Whether you need to stay with your family for personal reasons or if you just don't feel you want to move out, you're absolutely entitled to choose a university based on its proximity to them.
After all, you're about to embark on a new and challenging chapter in your life, it's natural to want a strong support system should you need it.
From reassuring words to cooked dinners, being with or near your family will give you the conditions you need to tackle your assignments and exams confidently, in a safe, supportive space.
2. University will be more financially viable
Studying from home can be a lot cheaper for many students because it cuts back on costs like rent, bills and even doing your own food shopping.
Not having to worry about money at university could help you focus on your work and if you decide to get a part-time job during your studies, living at home will free up your wages so you can enjoy university while also saving for the future.
3. You'll make plenty of new friends, without losing old ones
Although many of your friends may be moving elsewhere to study, there are sure to be others that are staying close to home.
You'll still make new friends at university, too, through your courses, sports, clubs and societies.
Plus, if you're staying at home you'll know all the best places to hang out and go for drinks, which is sure to win over some new friends right away!
4. You'll get to enjoy home comforts during your studies
A big adjustment for lots of students who move out to university accommodation is sharing a living space with new people.
Everybody has different habits, sleeping patterns or standards of living, and these differences sometimes lead to conflict in uni halls.
When you stay at home, you get to enjoy studying and living in a space that's familiar and safe; where you and your family know and respect each other's routines.
If you do find it tough to study and work at home, universities have plenty of study spaces available across campus so you're never short of quiet places to focus.
5. You'll still have autonomy over how you spend your time
Finding the right balance between work and play can take time for new students. Living with flatmates who have different schedules and deadlines can also be distracting.
When you live at home, you get to choose your work and playtime. If you feel like letting off steam, you can join your course friends in their halls. If you need to knuckle down you can focus at home, in a familiar and quieter environment.
Big decisions often come with lots of anxiety, so remember to focus on what's right for you. We hope you've enjoyed our blog on 5 benefits for students living at home during university - for more support on your journey to university, read our blog on when to apply.
