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Hello, I am thinking to apply to Universities that is far from home and if I do eventually apply to it then I will need to get an accommodation. I feel anxious by even thinking about it because I will be far from family and friends. Does anyone have any tips?
university is often the first big step to independence for a lot of people, and that can be super scary. I suppose you have to remember that almost everyone is in the same boat as you, and that there's so much support available to you. it's also worth remembering that if you get there and figure out that you're not quite ready, or it's just not for you, that's okay! you're young, and you have so much time ahead of you: there's no need to rush things, and you're not alone in feeling scared. 
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Original post by Anonymous
Hello, I am thinking to apply to Universities that is far from home and if I do eventually apply to it then I will need to get an accommodation. I feel anxious by even thinking about it because I will be far from family and friends. Does anyone have any tips?
There are a lot of advantages to moving away.
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Hi there!
First of all - it is completely normal to be worried about leaving home, especially if you are moving far away! Don’t forget that most people you will be moving in with will be in the exact same boat.
At most Universities, there is a range of accommodations with different numbers of rooms in flats, so you can choose to live in groups of 4-5 or even 8-10 if you want a larger group to live with! You can also choose between shared bathrooms, en suite rooms and also some accommodations offer studio rooms if you prefer to live alone.
Also, your accommodation staff and University are willing to help with any issues. On the off chance that you have a major issue within your flat and wish to move, you will receive support for this so you are not alone!
My best advice would be that once you have applied for your Uni accommodation, find group chats with other people in that accommodation so you can chat to people before you move in, so you feel less nervous on the big day!
Good luck 😁
Jorja
-LJMU Student Rep
First of all - it is completely normal to be worried about leaving home, especially if you are moving far away! Don’t forget that most people you will be moving in with will be in the exact same boat.
At most Universities, there is a range of accommodations with different numbers of rooms in flats, so you can choose to live in groups of 4-5 or even 8-10 if you want a larger group to live with! You can also choose between shared bathrooms, en suite rooms and also some accommodations offer studio rooms if you prefer to live alone.
Also, your accommodation staff and University are willing to help with any issues. On the off chance that you have a major issue within your flat and wish to move, you will receive support for this so you are not alone!
My best advice would be that once you have applied for your Uni accommodation, find group chats with other people in that accommodation so you can chat to people before you move in, so you feel less nervous on the big day!
Good luck 😁
Jorja
-LJMU Student Rep
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Original post by Anonymous
Hello, I am thinking to apply to Universities that is far from home and if I do eventually apply to it then I will need to get an accommodation. I feel anxious by even thinking about it because I will be far from family and friends. Does anyone have any tips?
Hi there,
Thinking about moving away from home can be a scary thing to think about so I thought I'd just tell you some things that helped me when I moved away from home.
Firstly, as has been said you can usually state some preferences when you pick your halls. You can look at all the different halls on offer and see which are more or less sociable, how many people in the flats and how far away it is from things etc and then pick one based on your preferences and what you want your uni experience to be like. You can then usually state things like you would rather have a mixed gender flat or not, or if you want a quieter flat etc. They can't always guarantee things like this but if they can they will usually do the best they can for you with these things.
You can also usually find group chats which will have people from your accommodation in which you can find on Facebook so you can often find some people before you move in that you will be living with which is nice as it is less scary on moving in day as you already know some of the people! It also allows you to make some plans with them or just find out what they are like before you move in so you know a bit more about them.
When it comes to actually moving away, I would go to the city that you are planning on moving to before you move in if you can as this can help you to feel more at home there and it feels like more of a familiar place if you have been there before which helps when you move in!
I would also make sure that you get some homely things for your room such as photos of friends and family and just some comfort items from home as this makes your room feel more like your own and can help you if you feel homesick when you start uni. This helped me and also just unpacking your room as soon as you can rather than leaving it as this also makes the room feel more like your own and more like your room at home would feel.
Also, practising cooking some meals before you move in is a good idea as this will give you comfort that you know some things to cook so you won't be feeling stressed about cooking as well as moving into a new place! I tried to have a few meals that were easy and I knew how to do well so even if I had a busy day, I knew I had something I could cook.
I hope some of this helps,
Lucy -SHU student ambassador.
Original post by Anonymous
Hello, I am thinking to apply to Universities that is far from home and if I do eventually apply to it then I will need to get an accommodation. I feel anxious by even thinking about it because I will be far from family and friends. Does anyone have any tips?
Anon,
Depending on where you go to study, it’s likely that there will be a lot of people who have moved from across the country too. This means that you will all likely be experiencing some homesickness and be keen to make friends as a result. It is a big thing to move away from home (!) and so it’s normal for that to feel scary, but you also have the opportunity to get to know another part of the UK well, to make new friends, and to grow as a person.
If you’re worried you might get too homesick during your first term, you could arrange to go home after two or three weeks or could invite a friend/s to come and visit you. Regular phone calls might as help to maintain the connection between your friends and family. Time goes really quickly at uni (!) so even though it might feel like you are going to be away for ages, the holidays will come sooner than you think including the long summer holidays!
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 3rd year student – University of Huddersfield
Original post by Anonymous
Hello, I am thinking to apply to Universities that is far from home and if I do eventually apply to it then I will need to get an accommodation. I feel anxious by even thinking about it because I will be far from family and friends. Does anyone have any tips?
Hiya!
Moving away from home for the first time is a very daunting thing, so it is completely normal to feel anxious about it! I would reccomend looking at living in halls because the majority of students there will be in a very similar position, and not know anyone there, I think this often makes it easier to make friends because everyone is in the same boat. It is really important that you feel comfortable in your accommodation, so it is worth looking at the different options online, or if you can visit an open day thats even better!, To mirror what has already been said, when you apply for halls there is the opportunity to share your preferences and that will be taken into account.
Freshers week is a really good opportunity to meet people and make friends. Most unis will have a load of different activities and events on throughout the week which is good to meet likeminded people. I would also reccommend signing up to any societies or clubs that you are interested in as well.
Good luck with your application!
Lily (southampton student rep)
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Original post by Anonymous
Hello, I am thinking to apply to Universities that is far from home and if I do eventually apply to it then I will need to get an accommodation. I feel anxious by even thinking about it because I will be far from family and friends. Does anyone have any tips?
Moving out for uni can feel a bit scary however, it is also an amazing experience. There are many benefits such as becoming more independent and learning a variety of great skills. You will have many opportunities to make new friends and remember that many people will be in the same boat as you.
I would also recommend joining groups for the accommodation you go with to get to know your flat mates beforehand and make moving in that little bit easier. Regular facetimes or phone calls with friends and family will also help with being up to date with them. But if moving out isn’t for you then that’s okay too as more people commute now and still get a great uni experience. 😊
Hope this helps!
Best of luck!
Jakub - Fashion promotion and marketing student
Original post by Anonymous
Hello, I am thinking to apply to Universities that is far from home and if I do eventually apply to it then I will need to get an accommodation. I feel anxious by even thinking about it because I will be far from family and friends. Does anyone have any tips?
Hi there,
I was also so anxious when headed to uni and leaving home. I was worried I wouldn’t see them enough and I wouldn’t do ok on my own at uni.
FaceTime and text become my best friend! And I arranged when I would come home and when I would call so I always had something to look forward to. This made my accommodation better, as although I was far away I knew it wouldn’t be for long.
Hope it all goes ok,
Emily
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