[Daniel-X]

So I’ve had an awful time trying to sort my accommodation out for university. Liverpool put me in a ****ing apartment on my own and wanted 7 grand a year, I asked for a transfer and they never got back to me. So I’ve been looking at going private. I’ve found a gorgeous little place for £99 a week (4 grand a year, ensuite, dead glam!) but... at the same time I’m thinking like is it really worth paying all that money to live in?

So has anyone lived in, lived at home, done both even? What’s your experiences and what would you recommend I do?

[Daniel-X]

Oi

[Withano]

I lived with other students for my bachelors and on my own for my masters. Feel like it was the right thing to do because of how much work i wanted to do at the times. Was cheaper than that each year though. Tighten the budget imo.

[reece(:]

Moving out was the best thing I did, got independence, made a bunch of friends in Halls and got the whole student experience.

My friend stayed home and regretted it, but still made the most of it.

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by Withano

I lived with other students for my bachelors and on my own for my masters. Feel like it was the right thing to do because of how much work i wanted to do at the times. Was cheaper than that each year though. Tighten the budget imo.

I just can’t cope with shared bathroom facilities! I don’t know these bloody people

Idk what to do urghh

[Greg!]

I lived in private accommodation in 1st year and it was GORGE! You make so many more friends if you move out (tho not necessarily in your actual flat) so I would highly recommend!

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by reece(:

Moving out was the best thing I did, got independence, made a bunch of friends in Halls and got the whole student experience.

My friend stayed home and regretted it, but still made the most of it.

How much did it cost you to live in your halls? Did you still have plenty of dollar to go out/buy things/save for holidays etc.?

[Greg!]

But in saying that I didn't stay at home for uni so that could work for you, just talking from others who did's experience

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

How much did it cost you to live in your halls? Did you still have plenty of dollar to go out/buy things/save for holidays etc.?

Originally Posted by Greg!

I lived in private accommodation in 1st year and it was GORGE! You make so many more friends if you move out (tho not necessarily in your actual flat) so I would highly recommend!

Same question to you Mrs.

[MB.]

If possible, living with others in uni-supplied accommodation/halls for the first year is your best option imo, even if it might be a bit pricier than going private (I don't know how Liverpool's halls compare to private quality and price-wise, but I was in a place with an ensuite but still living with others, so if you get an option like that then go with it even if it's at the upper end of your price range)

[Greg!]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

Same question to you Mrs.

It was like £550 a month. Quite pricey but I did have quite a few bob to spare thanks to my mum n dad, the generous Scottish gov loans/grants and I had a wee part time job on the side x

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by MB.

If possible, living with others in uni-supplied accommodation/halls for the first year is your best option imo, even if it might be a bit pricier than going private (I don't know how Liverpool's halls compare to private quality and price-wise, but I was in a place with an ensuite but still living with others, so if you get an option like that then go with it even if it's at the upper end of your price range)

I essentially had to go into private though, it’s pissed me off tbh. I got an email on Saturday saying I had till Sunday midnight to cancel my accommodation contract (I was still with the bloody deluxe apartment for 7 grand at this point) and they hadn’t given me any alternatives. So I was kind of forced out tbh, rather frustrating.

Have you had experience in private accom ms? X

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by Greg!

It was like £550 a month. Quite pricey but I did have quite a few bob to spare thanks to my mum n dad, the generous Scottish gov loans/grants and I had a wee part time job on the side x

Well I shall be keeping me job at home on the weekends I think, and I know my mam will always lend that cash when needs be. Hopefully my loan should be quite generous (yes I applied late! I still don’t know how much I’m bloody getting!)

[reece(:]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

How much did it cost you to live in your halls? Did you still have plenty of dollar to go out/buy things/save for holidays etc.?

My halls was so expensive, I think it was £120 a week... but I got a bursary too.

I'd say it's a struggle for anything over £90, if you like to shop a lot/ go out/ hols and festivals. But if you go out like once a week it'd be fine...

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by reece(:

My halls was so expensive, I think it was £120 a week... but I got a bursary too.

I'd say it's a struggle for anything over £90, if you like to shop a lot/ go out/ hols and festivals. But if you go out like once a week it'd be fine...

Ugh my glam lifestyle will have to stop I guess! (I will be keeping my part time job tho)

Thanks girls, I’ve been so stressed out I need my nights out/hols tho... would die without them!

[reece(:]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

Ugh my glam lifestyle will have to stop I guess! (I will be keeping my part time job tho)

Thanks girls, I’ve been so stressed out I need my nights out/hols tho... would die without them!

If you are sensible-ish get an overdraft, and then work overtime to ease those extra spends!

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by reece(:

If you are sensible-ish get an overdraft, and then work overtime to ease those extra spends!

I’ve not got a student bank account yet! Must open one ASAP actually!

Ugh this is all so bloody stressful!

[MB.]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

I essentially had to go into private though, it’s pissed me off tbh. I got an email on Saturday saying I had till Sunday midnight to cancel my accommodation contract (I was still with the bloody deluxe apartment for 7 grand at this point) and they hadn’t given me any alternatives. So I was kind of forced out tbh, rather frustrating.

Have you had experience in private accom ms? X

I can only talk about living in private from the perspective of second year onwards tbh... I found there was a big difference between the importance of where you live in the first year compared to the rest of it (I was way more independent after first year and kind of felt I'd outgrown uni accom, so private felt more liberating, especially since I could choose my housemates and it was cheaper since bills weren't included). For me I found it important to live with other people in the first year, but I found it just as important to have somewhere that I enjoyed living (i.e. not a dump) even if it was a bit pricier because the end of the day the finances are fairly easy to manage as long as you're a sensible chick. So yeah, if private is your only option, go for one you'll like regardless of price - within reason ofc - and it should be easy enough to socialise and make friends from your course etc even if you're not in halls.

[reece(:]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

I’ve not got a student bank account yet! Must open one ASAP actually!

Ugh this is all so bloody stressful!

Have a good browse through the options

with miss Santander I got a free 4 year railcard

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

I just can’t cope with shared bathroom facilities! I don’t know these bloody people

Idk what to do urghh

you’ll get used to it, although we did all have ensuites in first year, which might have softened my blow.

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by reece(:

Have a good browse through the options

with miss Santander I got a free 4 year railcard

Miss Santander changing the game! I’ll have a look.

Thanks dolls for calming me down. For me right now the main issue is finance but you’re all making it sound like it’s actualky bareable.

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by MB.

I can only talk about living in private from the perspective of second year onwards tbh... I found there was a big difference between the importance of where you live in the first year compared to the rest of it (I was way more independent after first year and kind of felt I'd outgrown uni accom, so private felt more liberating, especially since I could choose my housemates and it was cheaper since bills weren't included). For me I found it important to live with other people in the first year, but I found it just as important to have somewhere that I enjoyed living (i.e. not a dump) even if it was a bit pricier because the end of the day the finances are fairly easy to manage as long as you're a sensible chick. So yeah, if private is your only option, go for one you'll like regardless of price - within reason ofc - and it should be easy enough to socialise and make friends from your course etc even if you're not in halls.

I’m just gonna have to try and cut my spends. Shouldn’t be hard as this chick just survives off cigs, brews and toast most days (altho I guess I will have to swap my gorgeous ciggies for roll ups )

It’s really nice tbf, it’s a 20 minute walk from my university but I walk that to work most days so I’m not too fussed.

[Gypsy]

you will make barely any pals if you live at home

don't be too fussed about having ensuite accom it's not that bad and if you moved into a house with your new friends in second year you'd prob have to share bathrooms anyway

if you can maybe try using fb to find other people in a similar situation to you and a find a place with them? you'd much rather be with other first years than ppl who are already there

[armand.kay]

I don't think my uni experience would've been as good if I didn't move out from home.

[Owen19]

Yeah I’d also definitely recommend moving out of home too. Uni halls was a great experience and sharing bathrooms may not be an issue as quite a few halls have ensuite

Staying at home I guess you could make friends on your course etc but I agree it’s a better experience having a bit more freedom and independence. I was quite lucky in that the flat I was put in we all really got along and became good friends and have moved in together for second year but I know it’s not always that easy