Like most phases in your life, student living has its ups and downs. However, on the whole University living is pretty easy going and great fun. If you are a seasoned student and have lived in student accommodation for a few years you will probably be familiar with the following pro’s and cons. If you are a new student then read on to see what to expect. Here are the main positives and negatives of student living.  

Different Positives and Negatives of Student Living in Sheffield

Student Living positives

Student Living 1. You discover how to live on a budget

Students are excellent at finding all the latest deals and know how to live on very little money. Food shopping becomes a complex operation where you have to try and make the most of your money. Many students spend a lot of their money on alcohol, rent and tuition fees. After all that there isn't always a huge amount left over, but the good thing is that you become very frugal and good at stretching a small budget.

Student Living 2. Supposed to be the best years of your life

Living in a student how is a brilliant experience for most students. The fun seems to never stops and you are always having a laugh messing around with your housemates. A lot of students say they feel like they are living in a bubble when they are at University, sheltered from the challenges of the real world. Make the most of being a student and living in student digs because you can never get those years back.

Student Living 3. You learn a lot about yourself

Moving away from home and sharing a house with new friends means you do end up learning a lot about yourself. You learn more about your personality, how you like to live, your likes and your dislikes. Student living is a learning process and you will probably start to notice things about your character and the type of people you enjoy being around.

Student Living 4. Nap time is acceptable

Going to University is nothing like doing a 9 to 5 job. How many lectures you have a day will depend on what course you do. Usually, as you move into your second and third year you have less lectures and are expected to study on your own more (although this still does depend on what course you do and what University you attend). Students tend to sleep in a lot, they will lie in when they can and take naps during breaks in the day. However, if you go out every night until early in the morning then obviously you will get a lot less sleep!

Student Living 5. You learn how to look after yourself

When you leave home you don’t have your parents to do things for you. You have to learn how to look after yourself which includes cooking, cleaning, washing your clothes and doing your own shopping. For some new students, this is quite a shock, but you soon learn the ropes and settle into a new routine. Living at University teaches you important life skills.  

Student Living Negatives

Student Living 1. Housemates can get on your nerves

You might think you really like all your housemates when you first move in but give it some time and a few individuals may start to annoy you.

Student Living 2. Eating healthy is hard

Many students put on quite a bit of weight at University. Surviving on a low budget usually means low-quality food, your housemates will probably share unhealthy food and alcohol contains quite a few calories. Here are a few tips

Student Living 3. It’s easy to get distracted

It can be difficult to focus on your studies when everyone else is going out and having fun.

Student Living 4. You have to be patient and make compromises

You will be tested by other people and have to make compromises occasionally to avoid arguments.

Student Living 5. You won’t get much peace

The party never seems to stop while you are at uni, even if sometimes you want a break. Your housemates might keep you up when you have an exam in the morning and you may find it difficult to get some peace and quiet.