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Yep, living at home for me  Especially since I live about a km away from my uni 
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it depends on which you think is more important-broadening your social network and growing independent, or saving money and concentrating on your school work
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concentrating on my school work is most important... i need to get that high GPA for medical school!
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DanielC wrote:Is anyone going to be living at home while going to university? I lived at home for my undergrad and it was great...i didn't have the living expenses that some of my friends had and I still got to participate and be a part of the regular uni scene...it was great...Plus I was able to keep my job from high school which was a bonus!
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jasdh wrote:alys98 wrote:Update on my situation:
While my situation might be changing. I was planning on commuting, but now, my parents are thinking of selling their house and moving there. It's really crazy to think that my parents and I will be moving. It's not like they are moving solely because of me, but it would save money in the long run for me to be closer, as it would save money for my dad to be closer to where he works. this is really insane. omggg....so are mine and i know its cuz of me...they think it would make my life easier...the commuting and then saving money is a big factor but it messes with my moms job because shes gonna be so far from it and then my brother and sister are leaving their schools.....i feel super horrible but i dont know.....living at home is easier but i feel so guilty now Yeah well I am an only child, lol. So I don't have to worry about feeling guilty about brothers and sisters. Are they having to transfer from a college or university? If not and they are in high school / elementary school, atleast when the time comes for them to go to school they will have the opportunity to attend a school close by, it will also save you, them and your parents money in the long run probably. Minus your mom having to commute. My parents really have nothing keeping them where I live now. The only thing that was really keeping them here was their large yard and me ( okay now I feel a little guilty) But what kid wants to move away in elementary/high school and be away from their friends>? lol) My dad would have the less or same time commute (factoring in traffic) and my mom doesn't really like job, so she's looking for something else anyways. My parents are originally from up north Ontario, but when they moved down here they originally lived in the area we maybe moving back to, so it seems like we will be going full circle haha. My situation is probably 60 - 70% happening, but my parents are going to have to decide fast, because it takes the builder 100 and some odd days to get the house together after making the agreement and such. So I'll likely be commuting for the first month or so, until it's finished.
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I was thinking of staying home next year and going to a school in province, but then decided that for my first year at least, I wanted to get out and try something new, so I'm moving across Canada to try living in rez. Depending on how it turns out, I might be home next year, but at least I can say that I have had the "rez experience"!
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Redrose27 wrote:it's definitely a big factor in my decisions. i can stay local and attend one of two local universities with very good reputations, or i can move away to another university with a good reputation but which has a program i'd really like to be part of. The money that you save is a major consideration though---paying off those bills is going to be quite a strain later. Then again the experience of moving away is a valuable one as well.
What my sister did was an interesting compromise though. she stayed at home for first year, saving up money and focusing her energy on maintaining her jobs and her transition into uni. In second year she got her own off campus place (which is cheaper and much better looking than res) so she is already transitioned academic wise and now she can have her 'uni life' experience as well. If financial times get harder, she always has the option of moving back home (she's doing that for term 1 in year 3 and debating whether or not to do that for future years). She's using that money she saved first year to go on a trip with her friends and putting it partially towards a car. So basically she gets the best of both worlds.
If you live close to a university that you want to attend, i'd say stay at home year 1. You can always go to the parties and chill with people if you want. And there's always the option of moving away (or back) in following years. Actually, I would argue that in some cases its better to live on rez first year and then move back home in later years ( or move out completely if the funds are there). Living on rez would definately allow you to socialise more and get more involved in on-campus extracurriculurs ( just think of the time saved on commuting and the convience). Personally, I would think it important to get the "university experience" in first year when people are more opened to meeting new people and creating new social circles. But still Redrose27, you raise some valid points, I know that the money I'll save living at home second year will be used to go backpacking in Europe or some other random, cliched thing like that
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living at home sucks, but it saves money....
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Living at home only sucks if your parents suck. lol. I am fine living with my parents for another four years. I really don't want my first move out experience to be in a crowded dorm building, with crappy food, and people every few feet. I think I can wait another four or so years. My parents allow me to be independent, I can make my own food, do my own laundry, go to bed when I want, go out when I want, etc, etc. So the only difference than residence is the fact that I'll be living in something way nicer, and won't be paying $5000 each year for a dinky room. Oh and I will still be able to make friends. I'm not really seeing the negatives.
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**Lil_Absinthey_Amarinthe** wrote:Redrose27 wrote:it's definitely a big factor in my decisions. i can stay local and attend one of two local universities with very good reputations, or i can move away to another university with a good reputation but which has a program i'd really like to be part of. The money that you save is a major consideration though---paying off those bills is going to be quite a strain later. Then again the experience of moving away is a valuable one as well.
What my sister did was an interesting compromise though. she stayed at home for first year, saving up money and focusing her energy on maintaining her jobs and her transition into uni. In second year she got her own off campus place (which is cheaper and much better looking than res) so she is already transitioned academic wise and now she can have her 'uni life' experience as well. If financial times get harder, she always has the option of moving back home (she's doing that for term 1 in year 3 and debating whether or not to do that for future years). She's using that money she saved first year to go on a trip with her friends and putting it partially towards a car. So basically she gets the best of both worlds.
If you live close to a university that you want to attend, i'd say stay at home year 1. You can always go to the parties and chill with people if you want. And there's always the option of moving away (or back) in following years. Actually, I would argue that in some cases its better to live on rez first year and then move back home in later years ( or move out completely if the funds are there). Living on rez would definately allow you to socialise more and get more involved in on-campus extracurriculurs ( just think of the time saved on commuting and the convience). Personally, I would think it important to get the "university experience" in first year when people are more opened to meeting new people and creating new social circles. But still Redrose27, you raise some valid points, I know that the money I'll save living at home second year will be used to go backpacking in Europe or some other random, cliched thing like that true but in terms of saving time commuting we live about a 15 minute drive from the university, which is close to the same as if she lived in some residences. Her first year she spent so much time with her friends nonetheless though. i'd say the only real thing she missed out on was probably dorm life at nights but i guess she decided she was willing to give up that aspect of uni experience for what she saved.
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I'll be living at home and taking an hour bus+subway ride to school :<
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Don't do it, ask anyone and u'll hear the most important part of first year is networking, res is a must.
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i was living home for first semester but then moved to rez in second semester.
i thought there would be a lot of differences...and more fun....but now that school year's over, i think it's way better to live at home (if you live like less than 30 minutes from home).
or maybe it's just that my floor that's boring LOL
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All of my friends who lived in res first year, didn't think it was worth it.
Remember, universities aren't just there to provide you with education, they are also like a business, and they will do/say anything to get more money from you.
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alys98 wrote:All of my friends who lived in res first year, didn't think it was worth it.
Remember, universities aren't just there to provide you with education, they are also like a business, and they will do/say anything to get more money from you. Except they aren't there to turn a profit... I have yet to meet a single person who regretted living in residence first year.
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Same ALL the uni kids I've talked to... 1st yr. through grad. degrees say NO MATTER WHAT u live in res for the networking and experience, at least in 1st yr.
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I'm going to be living at home to save money and commuting to either Mac or UofTSG (not decided yet). I think the good thing about living at home is that it keeps you grounded so you don't get carried away, there's always someone to cook for you ^^"
The bad things would be that you might not meet as many people or get to be as social as people in the dorms. Also, depending on your parents, the boundries/rules that they set for you might make you feel like you're still a teen in high school, but again, that is highly subjective to your parents and your relationship with them.
Me, I'm not particularily looking forward to the commute and still feeling like a high school-er but it saves me almost 10 grand so I guess it's worth it ^^
Life Sci '12 UTSG (Victoria college)
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Stringer wrote:alys98 wrote:All of my friends who lived in res first year, didn't think it was worth it.
Remember, universities aren't just there to provide you with education, they are also like a business, and they will do/say anything to get more money from you. Except they aren't there to turn a profit... I have yet to meet a single person who regretted living in residence first year. But they still do turn a profit. If the school wasn't making money, it wouldn't exist for very long. And you haven't met one? It's funny, cause I know over 10 of my friends, who are either moving back home, or are getting an apartment. They all agree, that it's great for making friends, but definitely not worth the $5000. They also agree, that it's not as hard to make friends not living on campus as all the rez students would like everyone to believe.
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alys98 wrote:Stringer wrote:alys98 wrote:All of my friends who lived in res first year, didn't think it was worth it.
Remember, universities aren't just there to provide you with education, they are also like a business, and they will do/say anything to get more money from you. Except they aren't there to turn a profit... I have yet to meet a single person who regretted living in residence first year. But they still do turn a profit. If the school wasn't making money, it wouldn't exist for very long. And you haven't met one? It's funny, cause I know over 10 of my friends, who are either moving back home, or are getting an apartment. They all agree, that it's great for making friends, but definitely not worth the $5000. They also agree, that it's not as hard to make friends not living on campus as all the rez students would like everyone to believe. I said residence is great for 1st year. It depends on your personality, but I don't know a single person who didn't enjoy residence first year. Your mileage may vary, but you'll never have an opportunity like this ever again in your life.
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Stringer wrote:Except they aren't there to turn a profit... You are in for an unpleasant surprise.
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