Question regarding student life in home town v. studying interstate (sp. ANU)

[burbs]

Hey y'all,

Background: Last week I got an offer to do PhB at ANU. It's a pretty damn good course, but I have my own reasons not to do it (the crux of hte issue is I just don't think a PhB would suit me and my personaity). I applied under the college of Arts and Social sciences if anyone cares/affects anything. Thing is, I'm pretty set on doing CommLaw (or ArtsLaw) at Monash, and if I get offered it I'll almost certainly take it.

My question: How have you guys found the experience of studying + staying in your parents' house compared to your own/friends' experience studying interstate? What are some pros to make me sure about my decision to stay?

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[appianway]

If you got into PhB, you'll pretty much certainly get a place at Monash. If you'd much rather study law, go to Monash, by all means.

Unfortunately, I do think that the benefits of living in a residential college outweigh the cons. I've lived both at ANU and at Yale, and both are very different schools. However, living in a college gives you a chance to make a lot of new friends, whereas at commuter campuses such as Monash, people try to squeeze all of their classes into as little time as possible so that they can go home. That means that a lot of people stick with their high school friends. Another plus of living in a college is that it's so much easier to do extra curricular activities or study groups.

I do miss living at home though - I miss my family and having more personal space and stuff.

[burbs]

Thanks appianway

[Eriny]

From reflection, if you have the resources, I would concur that living on campus is nicer than commuting, especially if your commute is going to be 30 mins +. Overall, people who tend to stay at home also seem to have the same friends as in high school, which is nice but meeting new people is actually one of the better parts of uni (even if it is incredibly daunting as well).

[jane1234]

From reflection, if you have the resources, I would concur that living on campus is nicer than commuting, especially if your commute is going to be 30 mins +. Overall, people who tend to stay at home also seem to have the same friends as in high school, which is nice but meeting new people is actually one of the better parts of uni (even if it is incredibly daunting as well).

Did you find it really hard moving away from family and friends? And was it all worth it in the end? I'm 90% sure I'm going interstate now...

[burbs]

From reflection, if you have the resources, I would concur that living on campus is nicer than commuting, especially if your commute is going to be 30 mins +. Overall, people who tend to stay at home also seem to have the same friends as in high school, which is nice but meeting new people is actually one of the better parts of uni (even if it is incredibly daunting as well).

My commute is 15 by public transport, 10 by car Staying on campus would be throwing money down the drain.

[Eriny]

From reflection, if you have the resources, I would concur that living on campus is nicer than commuting, especially if your commute is going to be 30 mins +. Overall, people who tend to stay at home also seem to have the same friends as in high school, which is nice but meeting new people is actually one of the better parts of uni (even if it is incredibly daunting as well).

Did you find it really hard moving away from family and friends? And was it all worth it in the end? I'm 90% sure I'm going interstate now...

It is difficult at first, but there are heaps of people going through or who went through the same thing. Most people get used to it, and there is a lot of support available.

From reflection, if you have the resources, I would concur that living on campus is nicer than commuting, especially if your commute is going to be 30 mins +. Overall, people who tend to stay at home also seem to have the same friends as in high school, which is nice but meeting new people is actually one of the better parts of uni (even if it is incredibly daunting as well).

My commute is 15 by public transport, 10 by car Staying on campus would be throwing money down the drain.

Well, I guess the convenience factor isn't all that huge for you then, lol.