Moving out to university can be daunting – it’s a whole shift in what you’re used to in life, living away from your family for the first time and also starting a new course. Living in student accommodation, where you’re likely sharing a kitchen and bathroom with people you don’t know yet, is another shift you’ll need to prepare yourself for. Here are all the positives of living in student accommodation…
You’ll meet new people at student accommodation
Heading off to university is an amazing chance to meet a whole group of new people, and that starts with your accommodation – you’ll be living in fairly close proximity to people from all different backgrounds, who you’ve (probably) never met before. You will also likely meet them before you start your course, so they’ll be the first friends you make at uni! You’ll bond over cleaning schedules, pre-drinks, sharing shoes and more. It’s a great opportunity to get stuck into making new pals.
You won’t be lonely
If you moved out into a flat or house just by yourself at 18, your first time away from your parents, chances are you might feel incredibly lonely. But in student accommodation there’ll be a group of you, meaning you’ll be surrounded by a few people – you can enjoy alone time if you want to, but you never have to feel lonely!
All-inclusive bills in student accommodation
As a student, money will be tight – one pro of living in student accommodation is that bills are typically included in the rent you pay. This means you’re paying a set price every month, not worrying about fluctuating bills and trying to use the heating or water as little as possible. It will just make you feel a little more secure, and allow you to balance your budget a little bit better.
On-site support
While you’re gaining independence by living away from your family, you’ll still be able to access support from university and accommodation services! This gives you the best of both worlds, helping you grow while still allowing you to feel as though help is on hand should you need it. This is a great middle ground.
Flexible leasing options with student accommodation
As a university year isn’t the same as a calendar year, meaning you likely won’t need a 12-month lease; naturally, student accommodation services are really understanding of this and many offer flexible leasing to ensure you don’t need to worry about subletting and so on. This will just make your life a lot easier…
Academic focus
Living among other students means that (hopefully) your flatmates will understand the balance between having fun and getting stuck into your studies! It might not always be the case, but there’s a much higher chance than if you were to live with people who aren’t fellow students.
There are many pros to living in student accommodation while you complete your studies, and it will be a great life experience for you as you move from your teenage years into adulthood!
