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Stay in Manchester or venture out of my comfort zone?

Hi guys,

I'm in the process of applying to university and I cant decide on my uni choices! I have a choice either between staying in my home city - Manchester and going Manchester university or going to another university in another city?
My main dialema is that I really like Manchester uni, but don't want to live at home ( I'm not allowed to live in student accomodation here.)
My main question is: is it worth it moving to a new city? What are the main advantages, that I won't get staying at home. Also i don't drink/go clubbing etc. so would i have major problems fitting in if i did move out?
Thanks for reading. Any responses would be appreciated.

Reply 1

Joshmcl26

You can still get private halls bear that in mind. Manchester is a great uni (I'm applying this year in the same boat as you as I also live within 25 miles) remember you have 5 options so apply to Manchester and apply to other places that you think will suit you.

Private accom in Manchester looks good but like you I have worries (see my last thread for a list) obviously uni halls are preferable but that doesn't mean you still can't have the full Uni experience with the benefit of being able to go home easily if you're struggling.

Reply 2

Origami Bullets

I think there's a lot to be said for moving out for uni - megathread here http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2405506

If you're talking about University of Manchester, then you definitely are allowed to live in halls. In fact, you're guaranteed a space in halls regardless of how close you live. There's a faq here about UoM halls http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2091577

With regards to fitting in whilst not drinking, there's a big difference between not drinking and refusing to be around people who are drinking. I have friends who don't drink for various reasons (religion, health, personal choice) and they lead a very normal student lifestyle, because they still come out and socialise with the rest of us and drink coke or whatever. If you exclude yourself from social events, then yes it is doing to make your life harder and limit your circle of friends, but though you'll have to put more effort in it's not going to be impossible and it's not a reason not to leave home.

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Reply 3

Joshmcl26

Original post by Origami Bullets

That FAQ was extremely helpful. Thanks so much!

Reply 4

ross95

I love being in Manchester but I wouldn't want to go uni there! My school is right next to the accommodation so it would just be depressing having to spend 10+ years in the same place/making the same journeys.

Reply 5

Joshmcl26

Original post by ross95

I live in Bolton so it's a change for me, it's my ideal choice as I have a lot of friends who live there and I can transfer my job there. One of my best mates is a doorman as well so I get 1/2 price drinks when he's working :biggrin:

Reply 6

bluesunflower

Thanks for the replies guys. The reason I can't stay in student halls, is not due the fact that I live close to the uni, but rather my parents won't let me, as they think it will be a waste of money. So its mainly a choice between staying at home in manchester or moving out.

Reply 7

Origami Bullets

Original post by bluesunflower

I'd suggest that you remind you parents whose money it is. Really, this should be your decision, and perhaps one of the hardest parts of growing up is learning when to stand up to your parents and say "no".

I've got several friends from north [of] Manchester who moved into halls for first year, and only one of those has chosen to move home again for second year, so clearly they think that its been worth the money for them.

Given the choice though, I'd move away for uni rather than staying at home.

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