[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

[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.

[Peppermint]

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

[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

[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.

[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..?...

[user104658]

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.

[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....

[user104658]

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 .

[user104658]

£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 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.