You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic Many university students nowadays live away from their home and their parents because of their university location, while others live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Today, college
students
either reside in their family home
or live at the place where they study. This
essay will discuss the pros and cons of both practices.
For students
who continue to live at home
during their time at university, the major positive is a sense of familiarity and security. Those who remain at home
have the comfort of a familiar daily routine where their parents provide for them, and they do not have to stress over domestic chores such
as laundry and cooking. However
, the main disadvantage is the financial burden they can place on their family. If the student does not study on a scholarship or has part-time employment, the financial costs to parents of supporting their adult child can be considerable.
The main advantage for students
choosing to find accommodation at their college is that it fosters a sense of independence. Students
often relish the challenge of having the responsibility of managing their own lives, whether it is something as simple as cooking their own meals to budgeting their finances. On the other hand
, the primary disadvantages are the social challenges that come with relocating away from home
. For some students
, it is often quite difficult to form new friendships, especially in an academic environment, and failure to do so can result in negative feelings such
as isolation and loneliness.
In conclusion, students
who live at home
continue to enjoy their home
comforts but can create serious financial problems for their parents. In contrast
, students
who reside at their college can become more independent; however
, they may become socially isolated.Submitted by aakbarov2010 on
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