en-suit or studio as an introvert?

hii

i’m moving into uni accommodation in september, and i’m super stressed about choosing between an ensuite and a studio.

there’s hardly any price difference, so that really doesn’t matter. but the idea of people trashing a shared kitchen, not cleaning/washing and putting away their stuff, or even stealing your stuff?? it does not sound appealing.

but as an introvert (and suspected adhd and/or autism, cough) i struggle with socialising. i dont think id be able to trust myself to just rely on my class (especially since i’m going for computer games design, im not sure of the people that’re going to be attending too) to socialise - so an ensuite seems the best option?? but the privacy of a studio feels comforting, knowing that i’ll have a retreat and my own private space just to relax away from socialisation. im not sure if i’d get overstimulated in a shared kitchen 24/7.

anyone else had a similar thing happen to them/have lived through ensuites/studios as an introvert?? what was either one like for you??

Reply 1

Euapp

21

No one can make the decision for you but in most student flats the kitchens get pretty messy and there’s not a lot you can do about that except keep your own stuff in the cupboard you get allocated. Stealing is not really an issue imo, borrowing maybe, but that’s communal living.
An ensuite will allow you to keep your bathroom clean and if you don’t want to be disturbed you just close your door, but it will also ensure the possibility of a minimum of contact with other human beings outside of your course, and it’s quite likely that some of your flat mates could be socially shy as well. A studio flat is quite isolating, but yes you will be able to keep your things as clean and tidy as you wish.
So it all depends on how much a sometimes messy and noisy flat will cause you anxiety, or looking at it from the other perspective, how long you can stand being completely self reliant and having reduced social contact.

Reply 2

Coventry University Student Ambassadors

Official Rep

16

Original post by jirgahao

hii

i’m moving into uni accommodation in september, and i’m super stressed about choosing between an ensuite and a studio.

there’s hardly any price difference, so that really doesn’t matter. but the idea of people trashing a shared kitchen, not cleaning/washing and putting away their stuff, or even stealing your stuff?? it does not sound appealing.

but as an introvert (and suspected adhd and/or autism, cough) i struggle with socialising. i dont think id be able to trust myself to just rely on my class (especially since i’m going for computer games design, im not sure of the people that’re going to be attending too) to socialise - so an ensuite seems the best option?? but the privacy of a studio feels comforting, knowing that i’ll have a retreat and my own private space just to relax away from socialisation. im not sure if i’d get overstimulated in a shared kitchen 24/7.

anyone else had a similar thing happen to them/have lived through ensuites/studios as an introvert?? what was either one like for you??

Hi there,
In my experience living in an ensuite was a good experience for my first year. It meant that I could meet people and not feel as lonely. However, there can be the issue of people cleaning up after themselves so it is often important to be able to speak to those you live with if it becomes unbearable. I now live in a studio and really like it but I am pleased that I spent my first year in an ensuite.

I hope this helps,

Eleanor F
Student Ambassador

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BubblesBB

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Original post by jirgahao

hii

i’m moving into uni accommodation in september, and i’m super stressed about choosing between an ensuite and a studio.

there’s hardly any price difference, so that really doesn’t matter. but the idea of people trashing a shared kitchen, not cleaning/washing and putting away their stuff, or even stealing your stuff?? it does not sound appealing.

but as an introvert (and suspected adhd and/or autism, cough) i struggle with socialising. i dont think id be able to trust myself to just rely on my class (especially since i’m going for computer games design, im not sure of the people that’re going to be attending too) to socialise - so an ensuite seems the best option?? but the privacy of a studio feels comforting, knowing that i’ll have a retreat and my own private space just to relax away from socialisation. im not sure if i’d get overstimulated in a shared kitchen 24/7.

anyone else had a similar thing happen to them/have lived through ensuites/studios as an introvert?? what was either one like for you??

From your post, I would recommend that you take a studio. Because you can. And you can tailor your social activities by going to other students' shared kitchen when you have made friends through your course. I am by nature not an introvert nor would I call myself an extrovert either. But I do know that I have a very short social battery, and when I need to return to a quiet room, I really gotta run. Mentally, I will break down if I am constantly bombarded.

Food being stolen ... I hear that it has happened more this year due to inflation!

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watashiwa

10

Original post by jirgahao

hii

i’m moving into uni accommodation in september, and i’m super stressed about choosing between an ensuite and a studio.
there’s hardly any price difference, so that really doesn’t matter. but the idea of people trashing a shared kitchen, not cleaning/washing and putting away their stuff, or even stealing your stuff?? it does not sound appealing.
but as an introvert (and suspected adhd and/or autism, cough) i struggle with socialising. i dont think id be able to trust myself to just rely on my class (especially since i’m going for computer games design, im not sure of the people that’re going to be attending too) to socialise - so an ensuite seems the best option?? but the privacy of a studio feels comforting, knowing that i’ll have a retreat and my own private space just to relax away from socialisation. im not sure if i’d get overstimulated in a shared kitchen 24/7.
anyone else had a similar thing happen to them/have lived through ensuites/studios as an introvert?? what was either one like for you??

definitely choose a studio if you are able to, living in shared accommodation can sometimes feel like you're being held hostage in your only safe space. there will be enough coursemates for you to find your clique, and there are always extracurricular clubs/societies you can join.

Original post by jirgahao

hii

i’m moving into uni accommodation in september, and i’m super stressed about choosing between an ensuite and a studio.

there’s hardly any price difference, so that really doesn’t matter. but the idea of people trashing a shared kitchen, not cleaning/washing and putting away their stuff, or even stealing your stuff?? it does not sound appealing.

but as an introvert (and suspected adhd and/or autism, cough) i struggle with socialising. i dont think id be able to trust myself to just rely on my class (especially since i’m going for computer games design, im not sure of the people that’re going to be attending too) to socialise - so an ensuite seems the best option?? but the privacy of a studio feels comforting, knowing that i’ll have a retreat and my own private space just to relax away from socialisation. im not sure if i’d get overstimulated in a shared kitchen 24/7.

anyone else had a similar thing happen to them/have lived through ensuites/studios as an introvert?? what was either one like for you??

Hi there,
It's entirely up to you! I was quite introverted at university and I found sharing a flat gave me the best of both worlds, I could stay in my room if I was feeling overwhelmed or I could hang out in the kitchen if I really wanted to socialise. At the same time, studios are great if you really want your own space and don't want to share a kitchen. Take a look at the accommodation as a whole, does it offer additional facilities? For example, at Student Roost, some of our properties offer studios but also have a communal area. We're big on events as well, so there's always opportunities to socialise.

Hope this helps!

- Sophie

Original post by jirgahao

hii

i’m moving into uni accommodation in september, and i’m super stressed about choosing between an ensuite and a studio.

there’s hardly any price difference, so that really doesn’t matter. but the idea of people trashing a shared kitchen, not cleaning/washing and putting away their stuff, or even stealing your stuff?? it does not sound appealing.

but as an introvert (and suspected adhd and/or autism, cough) i struggle with socialising. i dont think id be able to trust myself to just rely on my class (especially since i’m going for computer games design, im not sure of the people that’re going to be attending too) to socialise - so an ensuite seems the best option?? but the privacy of a studio feels comforting, knowing that i’ll have a retreat and my own private space just to relax away from socialisation. im not sure if i’d get overstimulated in a shared kitchen 24/7.

anyone else had a similar thing happen to them/have lived through ensuites/studios as an introvert?? what was either one like for you??

Hey there @jirgahao !
From personal experience, when choosing what accommodation to go for I too was quite nervous about meeting new people and having messy flatmates. In the end I settled on an en-suite because I didn't want to limit myself in the friendships I could make. Living in a studio is fun in the sense that you've got your own space and you control how messy or clean it is. However, at times things can be very lonely and sometimes when you've had a hard day at uni, you just want to talk to someone.

I think for first year especially you should give the shared kitchen thing a go and then if you really hate it then try a studio for second year. Moving to somewhere completely new as an introvert is a struggle within yourself as it is, you're only limiting yourself more by isolating yourself from other students in the building. Another thing about studios is that it can be a big put-off for some people cooking where you sleep and it's the sort of thing you won't know bugs you until you get there. There's also every chance it'll be more difficult to chat with people on your course in the initial stages and sometimes people rely on their flatmates to ease each other into university life. I think it's a good thing to do for first year because you're experiencing the firsts of living alone, together.

Hope this helped!
Lucy - Digital Student Ambassador SHU

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