1st Uni year. Live in accomodation or with my cousin in a flat?

So theres pros and cons of each option. Only cons of living in a house is that i will need to travel to uni (but in 2nd and 3rd yr i will need to do this too) and i may not be making as many friends as i wont be on campus as much.. any one got any advice?

Reply 1

jelly1000

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Original post by Ak47_21

So theres pros and cons of each option. Only cons of living in a house is that i will need to travel to uni (but in 2nd and 3rd yr i will need to do this too) and i may not be making as many friends as i wont be on campus as much.. any one got any advice?

Which option is best for you depends on what kind of uni life you want. If you want the quiet life to mostly focus on uni work then living with your cousin is best assuming the commute isn't too long. However if you want the full 'uni experience' meeting lots of people, going out e.c.t then its easier if you are living in halls first year- certainly for the first few weeks at least people living in halls tend to stick with their flatmates until they meet other people.

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SomeGuyHere

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Those not living on campus are missing out on some of the social stuff but honestly the money is the real difference.

I'm living off campus and am not currently panicking over my meals. Those who are have all but run out of money.

Depending how far away you are it's not so bad.

Reply 3

Ak47_21

OP

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Original post by SomeGuyHere

Those not living on campus are missing out on some of the social stuff but honestly the money is the real difference.

I'm living off campus and am not currently panicking over my meals. Those who are have all but run out of money.

Depending how far away you are it's not so bad.