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Hey so I’m from Sheffield so I was thinking of just staying home and travelling to uni by bus but others have suggested I get accommodation to meet new people and make friends but I don’t know what to do. I’m not really into the whole night life aspect of uni so 😭

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Original post by Raeshaee
Hey so I’m from Sheffield so I was thinking of just staying home and travelling to uni by bus but others have suggested I get accommodation to meet new people and make friends but I don’t know what to do. I’m not really into the whole night life aspect of uni so 😭
#shu #accommodation

Hi @Raeshaee, I think you should do what is best for you. You can still meet people without having to move to a university acc. If I had the opportunity to stay at home while studying, I would have saved a lot of money, but again, it's different for everyone. If student life is important to you, you should move to a university acc. If it's not, then stay at home and save money.
That's my personal opinion!

Good luck:smile:

(Rose, Kingston)
Original post by Raeshaee
Hey so I’m from Sheffield so I was thinking of just staying home and travelling to uni by bus but others have suggested I get accommodation to meet new people and make friends but I don’t know what to do. I’m not really into the whole night life aspect of uni so 😭
#shu #accommodation

Hey,

It can be a tough call deciding between commuting from home or moving into student accommodation, especially when you’re not super into the party/nightlife scene (which is totally valid, by the way!).

Commuting definitely has its perks. You’ll save money on rent, probably have access to home comforts, and if you’re not big on social events like clubbing, it might seem like the simpler option. But it’s worth thinking about how much time commuting might take out of your day, and whether you’d feel a bit left out if most of your course mates live on or near campus and hang out together after lectures.

That said, you don’t need to be into nightlife to enjoy living in student halls or shared accommodation. A lot of friendships are made through shared cooking, chill nights watching Netflix, or even just going through the same uni stress together. Even if you don’t go out much, just being around other students more often can help you settle in and feel more involved.

Maybe look into the different types of accommodation available. Some are quieter or catered more towards mature/postgrad/quiet living students. And you can always join societies or course-based group chats to make friends even if you commute. You could also consider doing one semester in accommodation and seeing how it goes!

Whatever you choose, just make sure it’s right for you, uni is what you make of it.

Good luck 😊
Arslan University of Salford Student Representative
Original post by Raeshaee
Hey so I’m from Sheffield so I was thinking of just staying home and travelling to uni by bus but others have suggested I get accommodation to meet new people and make friends but I don’t know what to do. I’m not really into the whole night life aspect of uni so 😭
#shu #accommodation

Hiya,

As soon from Uni of Sheffield, I have plenty of friends who are commuters and they have not missed out on the experience. Personally, I am not too much into nightlife either and there are plenty of other ways to make friends and hang out with people. It can be hard at first but I recommend putting yourself out there during the first few weeks and trying out lots of societies that you may be interested in!

Jivanthika

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