Task 2 · · 18 samples

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

AI-completed learning example

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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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AI-completed learning example

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In my opinion, the question of why students live away from home during the university period mostly arises due to practical reasons. When students choose to pursue higher education, it can be challenging to determine where they will end up. The top-ranking or desired universities may not be located near the student’s hometown, making it necessary to consider moving. Living away can develop practical independence bec…

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AI-completed learning example

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In many regions around the world, university students face a pivotal choice: to live with their families or to embark on their academic journey in a different city. I am of the strong conviction that the advantages of residing away from the family home during university studies significantly eclipse the disadvantages. Admittedly, embarking on university away from home requires adjustment and may involve substantial c…

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