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Whether you are a full-time or a part-time student, you will have options on where you can live. Each option can be a success - choose the one that suits you best.
You could decide to live at the university in Halls of Residence.
If you study full-time and decide to live in a hall of residence, you will get support from other students. This is a cost-effective way to live and may be an important part of your study life. Many students enjoy the lively atmosphere and social life in Halls. Most Halls of residence are made up of blocks of flats or study bedrooms where students live together. Students usually have their own lockable room containing a bed, a desk, a chair, electric plug points and storage cupboards. Many rooms also have sinks and some have full en-suite facilities. The university accommodation office will have lots of information to help you.
You could decide to live at home.
The advantages of this option are that you would save money on the costs of university or private accomodation. You would be able to continue to see old friends that you have made while living at home. You can continue to have the benefit of home cooking and home laundry, but perhaps have less independence. You will need to budget for the cost of regular travel to and from the university.
You could decide to share a flat or share a house with other students.
You will also get support from friends or other students if you decide to live in a shared student flat or house. You would share bills and be jointly responsible for running the house or flat. The university accommodation office will have lots of information about properties to rent to help you.
You could decide to live in a flat on your own.
You may prefer to live on your own, although this will be the most expensive option. You would be independent and responsible for your own food, laundry, equipment and travel costs.
If you are studying part-time, you may still want to share a place to live with other students, or you may choose to stay where you are.
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