Would You Go To University In Your Home Town?

I'm going to have lived in London for a while by the time I get to uni, and I'm thinking of just applying to London unis, as I'm applying for Management/Business Studies and I can easily find 5 choices in London. I also don't really want to have to move for uni (though London isn't my home town so it's not like I'm being sheltered).

Is this a terrible idea? Thoughts? :tongue:

Reply 1

Ndella

18

As much as London has good unis, I'm happy that I moved out for uni. It's a change from the business of city life lol.

Reply 2

Morrisseya

OP

10

Original post by Ndella

As much as London has good unis, I'm happy that I moved out for uni. It's a change from the business of city life lol.

Where did you go if you don't mind me asking? How are you finding it?

I'm not a home-grown Londoner, will only have lived there for a few years before going to uni as a mature student. I just don't want to find loads of friends etc. there and then start from scratch and be away from them at uni.

Reply 3

somemightsay888

20

Here's a perspective; I stayed in my home city and my god, I absolutely hate it. Seeing the same boring **** again and again, day in day out while everyone else has gone away just makes you feel as though you're missing out on life. It can get very mundane staying local, I would go away just for that change of scenery. It's refreshing and you just feel better, looking at things you've not constantly seen for the past 18 years.

Reply 4

Maid Marian

20

I did. And then I dropped out.

Definitely moving away if I try again, I need that independence!

Reply 5

Azurefeline

8

My home town doesn't have a uni, so that one was easy for me.

Reply 6

bittr n swt

3

My hometown is Cambridge...

I'm bored of Cambridge and need a new city so moved.

Reply 7

Morrisseya

OP

10

Original post by bittr n swt

My hometown is Cambridge...

I'm bored of Cambridge and need a new city so moved.

Did you try to get into Cambridge?

Reply 8

Tbx

14

Original post by Morrisseya

I'm going to have lived in London for a while by the time I get to uni, and I'm thinking of just applying to London unis, as I'm applying for Management/Business Studies and I can easily find 5 choices in London. I also don't really want to have to move for uni (though London isn't my home town so it's not like I'm being sheltered).

Is this a terrible idea? Thoughts? :tongue:

I did and regret it a lot although I didn't really have much choice in the matter (I obtained poor A levels but managed to get into a top 20 uni). Sounds cliché but I don't really think I've developed independence although I did spend the first year in halls which made socialising easier.

I have saved up money but my parents are really strict, so what's the point in having it, if you can't spend it on what you want.

Reply 9

suirrel

13

I've considered applying to my local uni (it's not RG but it's pretty respected) but I'd definitely move out. I don't live in the city though so it wouldn't be like I was literally staying in the same area.

Reply 10

Ndella

18

Original post by Morrisseya

Where did you go if you don't mind me asking? How are you finding it?

I'm not a home-grown Londoner, will only have lived there for a few years before going to uni as a mature student. I just don't want to find loads of friends etc. there and then start from scratch and be away from them at uni.

I go to Essex so it's not exactly far, but it's a fair distance away to justify being independent :tongue:

I've settled in, but I'm not exactly used to the fact that I have to take the bus everywhere, whist in London the nearest store is a 1 minute walk haha

But a fresh start is always good :smile:

I understand that you'll be a mature student, but there is a huge diversity in ages at uni and you get used to it. But don't do something if it makes you feel uncomfortable.

Reply 11

ChemicalBond

16

My hometown doesn't have a uni, but I couldn't have gone to either of my local ones (Kent or Canterbury Christ Church). It would've been cheaper, but I feel that moving to the other side of the country has made me a lot more independent and mature. Plus, Plymouth is so different to Canterbury, which is nice and coming here has been one of the best decisions ever.

No, just no way!

I'm in the undecided camp. My local uni offers the course I want and living at home would mean I can also keep my current job, so with a guaranteed income it is a much more affordable option. I wonder whether I would miss out on the social aspect and the whole uni experience though.

Reply 14

jonathanemptage

21

I did I really didn't want to stay in Reading although the campus is beautiful many people regret living at and commuting from home that said it depends if you still live weigh you parents or to if you do then you should definitely get out if you don't then it's another question all together do you think there is anywhere else you would like to go Cambridge for example or in my case Southamptonit really depends on what you want staying out is what most people do for some independence from family but if you don't live at home well it depends on how long your journey is more than 30 mins forget it less than that well you'll proably miss out but not as much as if you were like an hour away.

Reply 15

jonathanemptage

21

Original post by Frantica

I'm in the undecided camp. My local uni offers the course I want and living at home would mean I can also keep my current job, so with a guaranteed income it is a much more affordable option. I wonder whether I would miss out on the social aspect and the whole uni experience though.

you would

Reply 16

Helen_in_Ireland

9

It was slightly different for my daughter as by staying home (and living at home) was as much a financial decision as it was about the quality of the university and the course.

She missed her firm offer in the UK but was accepted by her insurance. On declining that she got a London RG university through clearing but the uni and the course isn't as highly regarded as the home (Dublin) university. Add in the MUCH lower fees here and the decision became easier for her.

She was very excited about the thought of living away but because her university offers a chance of a year abroad the consequences (and familiarity) of staying at home for the first two years have been mitigated somewhat. She has also thrown herself into the societies and other events which gives her a lively social life.

She still has the option of going away for possible post-grad qualifications and definitely for work after graduation.

Reply 17

Izzyyyyy

3

My hometown does not have a Uni, it's too small for that but even if it did I doubt I would want to go to it. From what I have heard from my cousins and some friends, one of the best parts of uni is being in a new place :smile:

Reply 18

username1668511

Well. In my case I go to a university in my home town, since the university achieved my requirements. But now I'm looking for another university that has experienced with signal integrity in high speed electronic. In addition, it could be coolt to spend my master's thesis on a university in a strange country.
Does anyone know a great university? It is just for my master thesis.

Reply 19

rayquaza17

17

Newcastle/Northumbria are my local universities and I chose to attend Newcastle. (I say local but I live 20 miles away).

I do not regret my decision. I am close to my family if I want to visit them, I didn't have to leave my part time job, and tbh I love Newcastle city anyway. I don't think I could have been happier in any other city.

Me if I had to move away from Newcastle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnuQBYAZocM&spfreload=10

Also I should be clear: I do not live with my parents or any other family member.
You can go to your local uni and still move out.

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