Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?

It is true that,

although

some university students are able to live with their families while studying in their

home

town, others are forced to live away from

home

in order to pursue their studies. There are advantages and disadvantages of both these situations. If university students are able to live with their families, there are both benefits and drawbacks.

Firstly

, one major advantage is that they are able to economize, since they do not have to pay for accommodation.

Secondly

, they enjoy family support in terms of sharing meals, heating costs, possibly even sharing a room with a brother or sister.

However

, the

home

situation may

also

have its disadvantages. Familiar routines are often disruptive for students who have to concentrate on their studies in a quiet atmosphere. Without a dedicated space in which to

study

,

for example

in the evenings or at weekends, it is hard to keep up with a

study

schedule.

On the other hand

, when students live away from

home

, they

also

face challenges. One disadvantage is having to find accommodation. Universities are often located in major urban centres, where rents are high if students have to find a room with even the basic facilities.

However

, there are benefits of learning to

study

independently in another city. Students are able to escape the distractions of family life, and thereby establish

study

routines and form friendships with other students who find themselves in the same situation. These factors may help them in their studies. In conclusion, while there will clearly be differences in the personal circumstances of individual university students, some potential advantages and disadvantages of living at

home

or away from

home

can be identified.