How much student loan are you getting?

Why would you want to distance yourself from your parents for such a prolonged period? Do you hate them? Lol

No.. I just absolutely love independence and having my own place (albeit living with other students)

Yeah, student accommodation would be fun, but I hate messy people.

Anyone else got 50/52 week contract to get away from parents for as long as possible?

True, in first year I got put with people who would never wash their dishes, there would be stacks upon stacks of plates in the corner next to the sink for months, sometimes there was even food on the plates all that time and the food leftovers stuck to the plate after being there for so long that you had to throw them away basically. And they would never clean up after a flat party with bottles and cans all over the place. I had to clean the entire kitchen for about 3 hours at one point because everyone else had gone off home for Easter and there was a imminent communal area inspection.

This is why I only bring 1 plate and one set of cutlery that way I have to force myself to wash up every day instead of bringing multiple stuff and getting lazy and stacking it all up ontop of each other.

Ahh, that sounds horrific! Tensions must of been high as a result of their lack of hygiene? Some people are just inconsiderate. How many students do you share with currently?

£7100!!?? That's a lot indeed. What kind of Accommodation are you getting?

Catered, can't cook much more than toast. Hopefully once I've sorted myself out I can save a fortune in my 2nd year!

Anyone else got 50/52 week contract to get away from parents for as long as possible?

Me! I loved first year and having my own place and I was so sad when I had to move back home for summer because it just felt like all my independence was slipping away :')

I've got a 52 week contract for my new house come September that I'll hopefully renew for another year.

It's the best thing ever isn't it. My place is only for 50 weeks (private halls), I don't know why they don't just throw an extra 2 weeks in there to be honest..maybe it's because they need time for people to move out, clean the place up if need be and do any repairs ready for the next tenants. I'm hoping I could ask to move into my 3rd year accommodation a bit earlier than usual after second year finishes. (I'm moving in on 6th September but my accommodation ends on 22 August next year so maybe I could move into my 3rd year flat come the end of my tenancy.) It seems a bit pointless to move back home for 2 weeks then move back out again otherwise.

Living independently over the summer next year is going to be the best thing ever, I can't wait already!
We should get together so we don't have to move back home after graduation

Maintenance Loan: £3862
Maintenance Grant: £3387
Bursaries: £0
Scholarships: £0
Savings:
Money from Parents: ?

Accommodation Cost: £122 p/w - £5133 total + £400 deposit
Weekly spend after Accommodation: £44 p/w (excluding mobile phone bills and contact lens payments) -
£42 after phone and contact lens payments.

What university you planning on studying at?

Hertfordshire, some expensive accommodation there, lmao

No kidding. Is it a en-suite room?

Yep, the cheapest en suite option they have

I chose a en-suite for my first option but didn't get it Don't you like the idea of sharing with 5+ other people.



What university are you attending? And that's great that you're able to help out your mum despite been on a budget yourself.