1. Halls
of Residence
Pros:
·
One of the best ways to meet new
people during Fresher’s Week before lectures have started
·
Get you started being more
independent
·
All-inclusive bills to take away
some of the stress of moving away from home
·
Most provide a cleaner for communal
areas every week or every fortnight
·
On-site managers to ensure safety
·
As they are connected to the
university they will either be close to where lectures will be or there will be
a bus service
Cons:
·
Luck of the draw on what sort of
housemates you will get
·
If you enjoy your parties sometimes
halls are not the best as you can often get noise complaints
2. Living
at Home
Pros:
·
Don’t have to move away from family
·
Easy way to save money
·
Can use commute as time to study
Cons:
·
Commute may not be desirable if
having to travel at peak times or long distance
·
Less opportunities to meet new
people
·
Depending how far you have to travel
events may not always be easy to attend
3. Private
Accommodation
Pros:
·
More independency
·
More freedom in terms of visitors
and noise (depending on neighbours)
·
Choose your own housemates
·
Universities often have approved
companies or landlords
Cons:
·
In charge of all own bills
·
All own cleaning
4. Study
Abroad
Pros:
·
Amazing experience
·
Looks great on CV
·
New and challenging
Cons:
·
Potential language barriers
·
Less opportunities to go home or
visit friends
