[JerseyWins]

I commuted from home all throughout college. Made the most of it anyway (kinda) but my jobs throughout college were closer to home so it was easier in that way but the traveling back and forth over and over again was a pain in the ass and in hindsight I kinda don't even know how I did it without getting sick of it (my college was a good 30+ mins away minimum). I mean it gave me a better excuse to skip class whenever I possibly could.

If I had the choice again, I might've just went ahead and dormed instead. But I think you can't go too wrong either way, just for different reasons and it's your preference in the end. Like I have good friends close to home that I was still able to hang out with constantly throughout my college years which wouldn't have been the case if I was around college more.

[Daniel-X]

Well, after hearing everyone’s first hand experiences. I think I’m going to live in but just come home at weekends for the time being!

[Epic.]

Reading this thread made me really embarrassed because I'm probably starting in a few days and it'd be from home since I never thought it was some necessity to look into accomodation when I'm just an hour away

[JerseyWins]

"Just an hour away" is going to become awful very quickly trust me! But I know people who traveled longer from home tbf so maybe I'm just lazy.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by 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?

...is it an option for you to stay at home this first year then Daniel...?...yeah it’s always a difficult one if that option is there as well, which it isn’t for many people..with the place you’ve found that’s gorgeous and seems perfect..?..yeah that seems like a good option because you’re not just paying all of that money to live in it...you’re paying that money for something that’s so important for your time at uni to be able to focus on studies and social life etc, as in forming friendships, you know...it’s always more than just paying for accommodation and a place to live...because living accommodation at uni can cause so much unhappiness as well which could consume from all of that....and it’s all balancing that out...if there is an option for you to travel from home and you’re ok in doing that..?...then maybe delaying your independent accommodation for a year is worth considering also...maybe not ideal but it would allow those friendships etc to form first in your first year so that you can share with people you have bonded with and who you know more in depth...while also nestling away a little money as well, which will help for the second year..?...good luck with it all and your decision anyway, Daniel.....all exciting times, eh....

[caprimint]

Originally Posted by JerseyWins

If I had the choice again, I might've just went ahead and dormed instead. But I think you can't go too wrong either way, just for different reasons and it's your preference in the end. Like I have good friends close to home that I was still able to hang out with constantly throughout my college years which wouldn't have been the case if I was around college more.

Agree with this, I think there will be pros and cons to whatever you do tbh.

I don't have experience with this, but knowing the type of person you are I'd say moving out would be a good option (as you seem to enjoy partying, socializing and nights out etc), but then if you find it easy enough to make friends then you'll be fine anyway. If you have a part-time job and family who will be there if you need money though, then I'd say definitely go for it cus you might regret it if you don't move out

[LeatherTrumpet]

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

Why on earth do you want to be a student then?

get a grip and get on with your life

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by Epic.

Reading this thread made me really embarrassed because I'm probably starting in a few days and it'd be from home since I never thought it was some necessity to look into accomodation when I'm just an hour away

Tbf one of the factors for me possibly staying at home is that Liverpool is a half hour train journey/forty five minute drive from my house but idk if I could be arse doing that trip.

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Why on earth do you want to be a student then?

get a grip and get on with your life

Sorry I have bloody standards and don’t want to catch anything if I’m lumped with ****ing weirdos.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

Tbf one of the factors for me possibly staying at home is that Liverpool is a half hour train journey/forty five minute drive from my house but idk if I could be arse doing that trip.

...what are the thoughts on it all with your family and friends, Daniel..?...

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

Sorry I have bloody standards and don’t want to catch anything if I’m lumped with ****ing weirdos.

I really dont think you are ready for university if that is your diabolical attitude

[Toy Soldier]

100% live in student accomodation. Make some friends and move to a private rental in 2nd year.

I've done both and didn't last 6 months my first time at University, because I lived at home and it frankly wasn't even vaguely the same experience at all. 2nd time round I did Uni halls in first year and then a shared house with people I met in halls. Loved every minute tbh.

The living arrangement anyway. I more or less stopped going to classes half way through 3rd year .

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Epic.

Reading this thread made me really embarrassed because I'm probably starting in a few days and it'd be from home since I never thought it was some necessity to look into accomodation when I'm just an hour away

That's two hours EVERY DAY spent travelling, not including walking / waiting.

You'll find yourself travelling during rush hour most of the time which is just ****ing horrible even once, let alone every day.

You might end up like I did. Running into school friends on the train on the way to Uni... and ending up drunk in a bingo hall at 2pm instead of at Uni.


But in all seriousness, if you stick it out through first year I'd imagine you'll definitely want to find a place for 2nd year.

[Toy Soldier]

£99 a week is a bargain btw I'd snap that up. My Uni halls was £110 a week and that was like... 12 years ago . They're usually even more expensive than that. Shared house in 2nd year and beyond should be much cheaper... ours was £270/month each for a brand new 4 bedroom townhouse. Though you have to pay your own bills etc. but really that shouldn't be more than £50/month each (as you don't pay council tax as a student, so it's only gas/electricity + broadband).

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I really dont think you are ready for university if that is your diabolical attitude

Oh just shut up. You’ll always find an issue with anything I post, go back to SN&D.

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

£99 a week is a bargain btw I'd snap that up. My Uni halls was £110 a week and that was like... 12 years ago . They're usually even more expensive than that. Shared house in 2nd year and beyond should be much cheaper... ours was £270/month each for a brand new 4 bedroom townhouse. Though you have to pay your own bills etc. but really that shouldn't be more than £50/month each (as you don't pay council tax as a student, so it's only gas/electricity + broadband).

It’s really nice as well tbf. So if you’re saying it’s a bargain then it seems like a no brainier.

[ethanjames]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

Oh just shut up. You’ll always find an issue with anything I post, go back to SN&D.

GO OFF

afraid i wont be much help as im struggling with this **** atm too even tho ive got a year or so till uni hope u find somewhere nice tho

[arista]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

Sorry I have bloody standards and don’t want to catch anything if I’m lumped with ****ing weirdos.

How Slick
of you

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

Oh just shut up. You’ll always find an issue with anything I post, go back to SN&D.

As I said, not suited to shared accommodation