Why students like me are happier living at home
Summary
Many university students in the UK are choosing to live at home with their families instead of on campus. This trend is influenced by high rent costs and a change in student priorities toward focusing more on academics than socializing.Key Facts
- Kristy Holpin, a university student, lives with her grandmother and commutes to campus.
- The number of students living at home has doubled in the past 20 years, according to UCAS data.
- High rent costs are a major reason for this trend.
- A survey found that 15% of UK students now live with parents or guardians, up from 12% in 2020.
- Average travel times for students commuting to campus have increased from 21 to 26 minutes.
- Students in Wales spend about £473 a month on rent, while it's higher in England and Scotland.
- Blended learning, which combines in-person and remote classes, makes it easier for students living at home.
- Student groups, like the National Union of Students, note that many no longer see campus life as essential to their university experience.
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