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Gez1990
To be fair; I won't be living in halls and I don't think it'll be that which impacts on your social life. I live in a pretty central local as it is - but I wouldn't be staying out until stupid o'clock, especially not if I'm drunk. It'd be unfair of me to expect my boyfriend to come and pick me up.
I reckon you'll make friends with people on your course, that's what I'm planning on doing, and if you make the effort to hang out with them outside the lectures there's nothing to say that you won't make friends.
You're at a disadvantage, yeah. But don't let it stop you trying.
I reckon you'll make friends with people on your course, that's what I'm planning on doing, and if you make the effort to hang out with them outside the lectures there's nothing to say that you won't make friends.
You're at a disadvantage, yeah. But don't let it stop you trying.
Halls influences your social life so much.
Basically, go to halls unless it's financially unviable.
I stayed at home because a) I live literally 10 mins away from Uni and b) I couldn't afford to move out into halls.
Have I missed out on some social life? Maybe. Do I regret not moving out? No. I'm not a hugely social person as it is, so it's not really an issue for me. I still have friends at Uni and away from Uni who I see so it's all good for me.
It depends on what you are like, if you love going out clubbing/having a social life/meeting loads of people and all that jazz then moving out is probably the best option for you.
Have I missed out on some social life? Maybe. Do I regret not moving out? No. I'm not a hugely social person as it is, so it's not really an issue for me. I still have friends at Uni and away from Uni who I see so it's all good for me.
It depends on what you are like, if you love going out clubbing/having a social life/meeting loads of people and all that jazz then moving out is probably the best option for you.
Anita B. Studin
I'm having the same problem, i want to go to a london uni but that'd mean only about 30mins journey time, plus if i left home my mum would be allll by herself since its just me and her living at home, so it'd be mean for me to leave her on her own just to go to uni half an hour away... but I want to have the full uni experience 
I'm sure your mum wants the best for you, and would want you to enjoy uni properly. In fact, the fact that you're half an hour away and living in student halls might well be a good thing - you're close enough to home in case you need to get there, but still have some independence by living on your own. It could well be a good balance for you!
I'd say do what you feel right, speaking from someone who did it both ways.
At my Uni, myself, like the vast majority who were on my course of people stayed at home in the first year (only 30 mins away by train, less by car), and it didn't hinder our ability to have a night out (as it just involved crashing in someones halls room, no issue).
Though in the upper years I lived away, the independence bit was good, and while I was good friends with my housemates (and still am), I couldn't stand the fact they didn't clean up after themselves (in the kitchen).
To be honest, I got the same social life either way, so it's up to you. Don't forget that you can move into halls part way through the year fairly easily (as rooms become availiable fairly soon as some people will realise Uni's not for them)
At my Uni, myself, like the vast majority who were on my course of people stayed at home in the first year (only 30 mins away by train, less by car), and it didn't hinder our ability to have a night out (as it just involved crashing in someones halls room, no issue).
Though in the upper years I lived away, the independence bit was good, and while I was good friends with my housemates (and still am), I couldn't stand the fact they didn't clean up after themselves (in the kitchen).
To be honest, I got the same social life either way, so it's up to you. Don't forget that you can move into halls part way through the year fairly easily (as rooms become availiable fairly soon as some people will realise Uni's not for them)
ouffftt it's a tough one :s
im having this problematic decision myself and all you get is such a variety of different opinions.
ive read so many, and mostly say leave home, but i do think that many people these days have clingy, strict parents and annoying siblings etc and also live far from uni.
I love my family so much its mad. To say we have been through thick and thin is a massive understatement! Mum has let me do whatever i want when i want since i was about 14 because she can trust me to be safe. Certain experiences have made me put safety and family first and i think some young adults who havent had many problems in their lives havent yet seen the real world at all or realised the importance of money and happiness and time! (Time meaning dont waste precious time with people you love.)
I have and will always put them before friends which is why im thinking home over socialising is a better option for me...
Although i have always been confident and had lots of friends, im not a big clubber (but i do love parties)
I love socialising but not on a very very regular basis, for one i think it loses its fun, 2 expensive, and 3 i need sleep and good food to recover!!! Lol.
Im a bit of a home bird but i do NOT want to come out of uni with hardly any friends or relationships. Relationships would be very difficult at home :s... i know i talk for england its what im known for
hehe... that was more a lecture than question but please any answers welcome!!! but dont take the piss.
im having this problematic decision myself and all you get is such a variety of different opinions.
ive read so many, and mostly say leave home, but i do think that many people these days have clingy, strict parents and annoying siblings etc and also live far from uni.
I love my family so much its mad. To say we have been through thick and thin is a massive understatement! Mum has let me do whatever i want when i want since i was about 14 because she can trust me to be safe. Certain experiences have made me put safety and family first and i think some young adults who havent had many problems in their lives havent yet seen the real world at all or realised the importance of money and happiness and time! (Time meaning dont waste precious time with people you love.)
I have and will always put them before friends which is why im thinking home over socialising is a better option for me...
Although i have always been confident and had lots of friends, im not a big clubber (but i do love parties)
I love socialising but not on a very very regular basis, for one i think it loses its fun, 2 expensive, and 3 i need sleep and good food to recover!!! Lol.Im a bit of a home bird but i do NOT want to come out of uni with hardly any friends or relationships. Relationships would be very difficult at home :s... i know i talk for england its what im known for
hehe... that was more a lecture than question but please any answers welcome!!! but dont take the piss.
Original post by JustSmile :)
ouffftt it's a tough one :s
im having this problematic decision myself and all you get is such a variety of different opinions.
ive read so many, and mostly say leave home, but i do think that many people these days have clingy, strict parents and annoying siblings etc and also live far from uni.
I love my family so much its mad. To say we have been through thick and thin is a massive understatement! Mum has let me do whatever i want when i want since i was about 14 because she can trust me to be safe. Certain experiences have made me put safety and family first and i think some young adults who havent had many problems in their lives havent yet seen the real world at all or realised the importance of money and happiness and time! (Time meaning dont waste precious time with people you love.)
I have and will always put them before friends which is why im thinking home over socialising is a better option for me...
Although i have always been confident and had lots of friends, im not a big clubber (but i do love parties) I love socialising but not on a very very regular basis, for one i think it loses its fun, 2 expensive, and 3 i need sleep and good food to recover!!! Lol.
Im a bit of a home bird but i do NOT want to come out of uni with hardly any friends or relationships. Relationships would be very difficult at home :s... i know i talk for england its what im known for hehe... that was more a lecture than question but please any answers welcome!!! but dont take the piss.
im having this problematic decision myself and all you get is such a variety of different opinions.
ive read so many, and mostly say leave home, but i do think that many people these days have clingy, strict parents and annoying siblings etc and also live far from uni.
I love my family so much its mad. To say we have been through thick and thin is a massive understatement! Mum has let me do whatever i want when i want since i was about 14 because she can trust me to be safe. Certain experiences have made me put safety and family first and i think some young adults who havent had many problems in their lives havent yet seen the real world at all or realised the importance of money and happiness and time! (Time meaning dont waste precious time with people you love.)
I have and will always put them before friends which is why im thinking home over socialising is a better option for me...
Although i have always been confident and had lots of friends, im not a big clubber (but i do love parties)
I love socialising but not on a very very regular basis, for one i think it loses its fun, 2 expensive, and 3 i need sleep and good food to recover!!! Lol.Im a bit of a home bird but i do NOT want to come out of uni with hardly any friends or relationships. Relationships would be very difficult at home :s... i know i talk for england its what im known for
hehe... that was more a lecture than question but please any answers welcome!!! but dont take the piss.My advice in the situation where you're not sure is draw up a list of pros and cons, and see which one gives you the greatest benefits for the least cost.
Original post by CookieDoughLove
Other people are entitled to an opinion.
I'd say move out OP.
Other people are entitled to an opinion.I'd say move out OP.
Just curious, would you still say this in light of your problems?
Original post by TheSownRose
Just curious, would you still say this in light of your problems?
Ha, would I hell
But I've moved out now, so maybe life will be alot better, in which case I might be happier i've moved out afterall!
yes thats a good idea, thankyou
if i had more money id loveee to saty in sheffield but still live in halls for first year to have the best of both worlds... but i reali dont.
And the few people i know that have been to uni have needed their parents help quite often, even if just for small things, even when they have recieved the full loans etc.
And thats okay for them, but i really could not depend on that at all!
:L
if i had more money id loveee to saty in sheffield but still live in halls for first year to have the best of both worlds... but i reali dont.
And the few people i know that have been to uni have needed their parents help quite often, even if just for small things, even when they have recieved the full loans etc.
And thats okay for them, but i really could not depend on that at all!
:L
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