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In some countries, students live at home with their family while they study at university, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do the advantages of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

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Ideas to explore

  • Living away can develop practical independence because everyday responsibilities no longer happen automatically within the family home.
  • Moving can also widen educational choices.
  • The costs deserve equal attention.

Suggested structure

  1. Give a direct introduction and state the required position.
  2. Explain the first side or reason with a relevant example.
  3. Address the second side and the conditions that limit the claim.
  4. Return to the precise question in the conclusion.
Useful vocabulary & examples
practical independence
ability to organise ordinary daily responsibilities

Living away can develop practical independence because everyday responsibilities no longer happen automatically within the family home.

living expenses
costs of accommodation and daily needs

I generally consider the advantages of living away from home during university greater than the disadvantages, provided that the student has an affordable arrangement and access to support.

academic opportunity
access to a suitable course or learning activity

If they must work excessive hours to afford rent, the move may undermine the academic opportunity it was intended to create.

Sample answers

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In some countries, university students prefer to live at home with their families while pursuing higher education. In contrast, in other parts of the world, students often move to different cities or even countries to attend university. In my opinion, the advantages of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages. This essay will explain that comparison. Living away can develop practical indepe…

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The decision regarding where to reside during university studies is a salient issue that varies significantly across nations. While some students opt to live at home with their families, others choose to attend university in a different city, leading to independent living. This essay will argue that the advantages of living away from home while studying are generally greater, if living costs can be managed. Living a…

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In various countries, university students either continue to reside with their families or choose to live in a different city while pursuing their education. In my opinion, the advantages of living away from home during university significantly outweigh the drawbacks. This arrangement allows students to step outside their comfort zones and often negates the need to settle for a less suitable local course. Living awa…

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After graduating from high school, there are a range of universities for students to apply to. Regarding university preferences, some high school graduates opt for closer options, whereas others move away from their families to study further afield. While I acknowledge some potential drawbacks of attending a faraway university, its prepossessing benefits should not be overlooked. Living away can develop practical in…

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Nowadays, some universities around the world have allowed their students to study from home which might offer several benefits both for students of the university itself. While some people argue that this phenomenon brings many advantages, I contend that living in a city far from home offers more benefits for several reasons. It could be a chance to learn practical independence. Living away can develop practical ind…

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In the fast-growing world, the need for education is undeniable. With the help of education, one could easily manage their life, and their education provides the essential knowledge about society. In this essay, we explore the significance of education and the necessity of studying courses with their family and without their family as well. Firstly, living away requires students to organise ordinary household tasks. …

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In few nations, students of universities like to live in their own city with their family members, while they study in a university. On the other hand, in other countries, undergraduates go to universities in other cities. I think that the benefits of staying far from family during study outweigh the disadvantages. In this essay, the practical benefits need to be compared with cost and adjustment. Living away can de…

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In few nation students of university like to live at 0wn city with their family member, while they study in university on another hand in other countries undergraduate went university in other city. I think that, benifits of stay far from family during study overnight the disadvantage. In this essay, i will explain both positive and negative effects before explaining the overall judgement. Living away can develop pr…

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It’s a fact that in some countries university student’s have to leave their hometown and start a new life, but in other countries student’s stay in the same city. There are several reasons why I consider studying away from home has more advantages. Firstly, as everyone knows, starting a new life anywhere it’s hard and requires adjustment. Living away can develop practical independence because everyday responsibiliti…

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It seems that, in few nations institute candidates stayes with their loved once while they pursuing their education, however in some countries individuals attend university in other city. Living with your family gives you the comfort zone, but I think, staying alone from home make you independent. On one hand, Living with your loved once can provide useful support during study. Living away can develop practical inde…

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In several countries students may live at home during their studying, although in other countries students must leave their hometown due to the university location. I think, living away from home have some pros and cons, which I will discuss further, but in my opinion, the disadvantages outweigh advantages, because the cost of living is a serious burden for some students. Living away can develop practical independen…

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It is common for university students in some countries not to leave their homes, while in others school graduates change the city to get a higher education. Although staying at home would influence positively their mental states and studies, I think that living separately has more advantages for their personality development. One evident plus of living away is the responsibility for everyday decisions. Living away c…

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