In some countries, university students live at home with their families while they study in the same city, whereas, in other countries they live away from home while they study. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
Although
in some countries, students
at tertiary institutions go to the campus for studies from their family house, students
from other countries get accommodation far away from their relatives who reside in the same city as their university. In my opinion, the benefits of living away from relatives are more than the demerits.
Admittedly, there are several major benefits of not living together with
family members while
studying at the university situated in the same city with relations. Firstly
, it helps to avoid distractions that may arise from parents or siblings such
as running errands or taking care of them. Students
who stay on their own enjoy the liberty of managing their time without family interference. Secondly
, the interaction they have with their colleagues helps them to develop their communication, social
skills and to perform excellently in their various tasks. Correct word choice
and social
This
is because they can share ideas with their peers and carry out their assignments till odd hours of the day without any of their family members questioning their movement. For example
, students
who carry out research work
in their final year sometimes work
all through the night on campus so as to meet up with deadlines. Students
who live with their guardians cannot do this
as they are expected to be home before night falls for security reasons.
Nevertheless
, there are minor drawbacks to this
lifestyle. One disadvantage of living far away from family members is that students
become exposed to social vices such
as crime, cohabitation and cultism which is carried out by other students
. For instance
, a recent publication from Olabisi Onabanjo University revealed that 50 percent
of female Change the spelling
per cent
students
cohabit with their male friends without the knowledge of their parents. This
exposes them to pre-marital sex and early pregnancy. Another downside is that since they learn to live on their own, only the fittest survive. They constantly work
to survive both good and extreme conditions without the counsel of their acquaintances. Also
, they get to learn from their life's
experiences as against parental counsel.
In conclusion, the benefits that Change noun form
life
students
who stay far away from their relatives enjoy such
as being free from any parental disturbances and the luxury of doing their research work
at any time of the day far supersede any disadvantages that this
lifestyle might process
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pose
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task response
Ensure that the essay directly addresses all parts of the task question. It's important to fully explore both the benefits and drawbacks of living away from home while studying. Consider using specific examples to support each point.
coherence and cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, but there is room for improvement in the overall coherence and flow of ideas. Consider using transition words and phrases to connect sentences and ideas more effectively, and ensure that each paragraph focuses on a distinct main point.
Word Count
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A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.
Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.