Moving to dorms for university vs staying at home

challengerX · January 29, 2015, 03:09:38 PM

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Turkey · January 29, 2015, 03:11:44 PM

Gonna throw out my two cents: don't be embarrassed to live at home, but don't put off the benefits of living in a dorm. Less commute to class, total immersion in an academic environment, quick access to lots of peers and professors.

Jim · January 29, 2015, 03:18:14 PM

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gats · January 29, 2015, 03:23:08 PM

Quote from: Azumarill on January 29, 2015, 03:00:39 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 02:53:49 PM
Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on January 29, 2015, 02:51:17 PM
Would your parents be paying for the dorm?
lolno
Everything will be covered by government student finances of which I'll pay back through the tax system after I graduate.
that sounds so lovely

Indeed, without student loans I'd never be able to go to university.

Onion · January 29, 2015, 03:26:44 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 02:38:31 PM

Quote from: Orion on January 29, 2015, 02:36:38 PM
A lot of people go to uni just for the experience. And by that I mean partying.

Its the main reason why I'm going to be moving out.
I'm going to do a degree in petroleum engineering so I won't have time to party. It's not really something I enjoy anyway.

Are you some sort of faggot, faggot?

What did you do at college?

gats · January 29, 2015, 03:29:29 PM

Quote from: Jive Turkey on January 29, 2015, 03:09:26 PM

MOVE OUT

but why?

Quote from: challengerX on January 29, 2015, 03:09:38 PM

Well do you like it at home?

I like that I don't have to cook.

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on January 29, 2015, 03:11:44 PM

Gonna throw out my two cents: don't be embarrassed to live at home, but don't put off the benefits of living in a dorm. Less commute to class, total immersion in an academic environment, quick access to lots of peers and professors.

Yeah true, I'd also the enjoy the freedom but my mother isn't very mentally stable, I look after her whilst my father is at work. I have siblings but they don't give a shit.

Quote from: Concupiscent Jim on January 29, 2015, 03:18:14 PM

Would guessed 20 something and living alone.

You're only a year older than me mofo

Bitch I was living alone at 16

Quote from: Orion on January 29, 2015, 03:26:44 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 02:38:31 PM
Quote from: Orion on January 29, 2015, 02:36:38 PM
A lot of people go to uni just for the experience. And by that I mean partying.

Its the main reason why I'm going to be moving out.
I'm going to do a degree in petroleum engineering so I won't have time to party. It's not really something I enjoy anyway.
Are you some sort of faggot, faggot?

What did you do at college?

I'm currently doing my A levels, Biology, Chemistry, and Maths.

challengerX · January 29, 2015, 03:31:39 PM

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Rinev · January 29, 2015, 03:53:41 PM

I'm leaving for university this year too. From advice other people have told me, dorms are a good experience because you get to meet more people. I don't really have a choice though seeing as my university will be 6 hours away from where I currently live.

Word Wizard · January 29, 2015, 04:33:58 PM

Depends on your dorm mate. My friend has had shitty ones so far, consisting of a weirdo who would sex up fat girls on his bed and a douche bro. You could get someone cool or be by yourself though.

gats · January 29, 2015, 04:36:18 PM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:33:58 PM

Depends on your dorm mate. My friend has had shitty ones so far, consisting of a weirdo who would sex up fat girls on his bed and a douche bro. You could get someone cool or be by yourself though.

Most dorms in the UK are single bed rooms, the only thing you share with others is a kitchen and a bathroom if you don't opt for a room with an en suite.

Word Wizard · January 29, 2015, 04:40:51 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 04:36:18 PM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:33:58 PM
Depends on your dorm mate. My friend has had shitty ones so far, consisting of a weirdo who would sex up fat girls on his bed and a douche bro. You could get someone cool or be by yourself though.
Most dorms in the UK are single bed rooms, the only thing you share with others is a kitchen and a bathroom if you don't opt for a room with an en suite.

That doesn't sound that bad actually. Just learn to cook some food nigga and slay that pussy.

Sprungli · January 29, 2015, 04:44:07 PM

Have you decided where you want to go to Uni yet? I remember you contemplating both Portsmouth and London

Casper · January 29, 2015, 04:46:24 PM

If you sleep under your bed, your roommate might move out.
Worked like a charm for me.

gats · January 29, 2015, 04:46:51 PM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:40:51 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 04:36:18 PM
Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:33:58 PM
Depends on your dorm mate. My friend has had shitty ones so far, consisting of a weirdo who would sex up fat girls on his bed and a douche bro. You could get someone cool or be by yourself though.
Most dorms in the UK are single bed rooms, the only thing you share with others is a kitchen and a bathroom if you don't opt for a room with an en suite.
That doesn't sound that bad actually. Just learn to cook some food nigga and slay that pussy.

Lived alone from 16 to 19 my nig, cooking is easy. grilled chicken and rice errday

Quote from: Sprungli on January 29, 2015, 04:44:07 PM

Have you decided where you want to go to Uni yet? I remember you contemplating both Portsmouth and London

Yup, I've got offers from both so as long as I get the grades then the choice between the 2 cities will be up to me.

gats · January 29, 2015, 04:47:30 PM

Quote from: Casper on January 29, 2015, 04:46:24 PM

If you sleep under your bed, your roommate might move out.
Worked like a charm for me.

What if I sleep under you?

Casper · January 29, 2015, 04:56:27 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 04:47:30 PM

Quote from: Casper on January 29, 2015, 04:46:24 PM
If you sleep under your bed, your roommate might move out.
Worked like a charm for me.
What if I sleep under you?

You're in for an uncomfy night, cuz move a lot.

gats · January 29, 2015, 04:57:20 PM

Quote from: Casper on January 29, 2015, 04:56:27 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 04:47:30 PM
Quote from: Casper on January 29, 2015, 04:46:24 PM
If you sleep under your bed, your roommate might move out.
Worked like a charm for me.
What if I sleep under you?
You're in for an uncomfy night, cuz move a lot.

hot

clum clum · January 29, 2015, 04:58:51 PM

Well moving out to a dorm is more adventurous and fun, I'll be guessing.

Word Wizard · January 29, 2015, 05:07:54 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 04:40:51 PM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:36:18 PM
That doesn't sound that bad actually. Just learn to cook some food nigga and slay that pussy.
Lived alone from 16 to 19 my nig, cooking is easy. grilled chicken and rice errday

lol Is that it?

gats · January 29, 2015, 05:09:02 PM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 05:07:54 PM

Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 04:40:51 PM
Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:36:18 PM
That doesn't sound that bad actually. Just learn to cook some food nigga and slay that pussy.
Lived alone from 16 to 19 my nig, cooking is easy. grilled chicken and rice errday
lol Is that it?

i know how to make a bunch of other stuff but grilled chicken and rice is so easy

Word Wizard · January 29, 2015, 05:18:06 PM

Quote from: hooesby on January 29, 2015, 05:09:02 PM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 05:07:54 PM
Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 04:40:51 PM
Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:36:18 PM
That doesn't sound that bad actually. Just learn to cook some food nigga and slay that pussy.
Lived alone from 16 to 19 my nig, cooking is easy. grilled chicken and rice errday
lol Is that it?
i know how to make a bunch of other stuff but grilled chicken and rice is so easy

Variety is the spice of life man. I keep it pretty simply myself. My new meal I make is hamburger with diced green & orange bell peppers, jalapeños, portobellos mushrooms, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Doesn't take long and is tasty.

Sprungli · January 29, 2015, 05:23:10 PM

Quote from: hooesby on January 29, 2015, 04:46:51 PM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:40:51 PM
Quote from: ghoostby on January 29, 2015, 04:36:18 PM
Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 29, 2015, 04:33:58 PM
Depends on your dorm mate. My friend has had shitty ones so far, consisting of a weirdo who would sex up fat girls on his bed and a douche bro. You could get someone cool or be by yourself though.
Most dorms in the UK are single bed rooms, the only thing you share with others is a kitchen and a bathroom if you don't opt for a room with an en suite.
That doesn't sound that bad actually. Just learn to cook some food nigga and slay that pussy.
Lived alone from 16 to 19 my nig, cooking is easy. grilled chicken and rice errday

Quote from: Sprungli on January 29, 2015, 04:44:07 PM
Have you decided where you want to go to Uni yet? I remember you contemplating both Portsmouth and London
Yup, I've got offers from both so as long as I get the grades then the choice between the 2 cities will be up to me.

Well if you live in London now and choose Pompey then obviously it'd be difficult to live at home during Uni, and a dorm or your own place would be best. Portsmouth isn't exactly the priciest place either, so you'd get decent value, and parts of the city are quite nice.

Super Irish · January 29, 2015, 06:18:55 PM

A house or Uni Halls?

Halls are good to make a lot of friends, but depending on on thevpeople and the location they can be bad (Cardiff Uni halls are a bus trip away from the main campus for example), while in my case Uni-owned houses are cheaper and closer to the Uni (I can see the Uni from my house, 5 minute walk to virtually everywhere).

But if you live close to where your going anyway it makes sense to stay. I know a few people who have stayed at home for their accomodation at Uni and they're saving far more grant/loans for more important things, like beer.