How can I make the most of university while living at home?

So, let’s say you’ve made the choice to live at home while studying, but still want to get involved in university life. Don’t worry – that’s totally doable.

Here are some ways to stay plugged into the university experience without moving into halls or private accommodation:

The Students' Union
Run by students, for students.

The Students’ Union is your one-stop-shop for student life. They organise regular events and trips, provide spaces to meet other students, support you if anything comes up and keep you in the loop with volunteering and paid roles for students.

Campus
The centre of student life.

Our campus has a community atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. Even though you won’t be living there, there’s still loads to visit to make the most of your university experience, including Student Central, the JB Priestley Library, Unique Fitness and lots more.

Your course
A great way to meet people.

There are plenty of ways to get to know other students through your course. As well as meeting your coursemates in lectures, seminars and other sessions, you can get involved in group projects to get to know people, or even look into becoming a course representative.

Support
We're here to help you make the most of university life.

Even if you're not living on campus, you're still entitled to the same support services as everyone else. From counselling and mental health support to faith advisers and IT services, our MyBradford Student Support Service can signpost you to whatever help you need.

What if I decide not to live at home?
Ok, maybe you’ve realised living at home's not for you.

There are plenty of options open to you if that's the case. Our top recommendation is The Green - this student village is ideally situated right on campus.

You can find out everything you need to know about The Green and the other accommodation available to you on our accommodation page.

What are your top tips for making the most of uni while living at home? :smile: