There are plenty of benefits of living alone at university, and choosing to live with roommates or by yourself is a big question every student faces. We understand that this is never a simple decision to make, no matter what year you’re in university. From the peace and quiet to the freedom of independence, choosing to live solo could be one of the best decisions you’ll make.

What are the Benefits of Living Alone for University?

Enjoy Your Own Space

Life at university can feel a little non-stop especially in between cramming for exams, attending lectures, heading to societies, nights out and social events. And while that’s all part of the appeal, living alone at university allows you to take some time away from the hustle and bustle of student life (depending on how far you live from campus).

Going at it alone means you’re the master of your own space all the time. If you want a calm environment, that’s up to you. But if you want it to be a little noisy or listen to your favourite music without others judging you, you’re in control.

Your Social Life, on Your Terms

Living alone at university doesn’t mean you’re hiding away from all the fun – instead, it means you can enjoy the social perks of being a student whenever it suits you.

When you’re living with other students, the social side of university can become a constant, 24/7 way of life. Whilst that suits some students and is definitely an important experience for students, you might prefer to split your time between socialising and enjoying some downtime to yourself. This is one of the important benefits of living alone for university as you can choose to go out and mingle whenever you’re in the right mood.

For students who appreciate recharging after eating out or a night out with friends, living alone can help you enjoy the best of both worlds.

Great for Introverts

For an introvert, living alone is certainly a dream come true because such environments provide these students with much-needed peace whenever desired. This way, they can feel at home, living without the fear of being judged or being constantly referred to as anti-social. 

No Kitchen Wars

When it comes to shared housing, it’s common to find yourself feuding with roommates over domestic issues. Whether it’s saucepans being left out a little too long or having someone steal your eggs, living with other people can sometimes cause a rift. In the worst cases, it can even negatively impact your friendships with these people.

Living alone for university takes away the hassle of petty kitchen debates. Regardless of if you’re obsessively tidy or a mess-making machine (or somewhere in between), living alone means you won’t need to deal with this drama.

Live Without Compromise

Not a fan of your friend’s taste in music? Prefer to have a lie-in without interruption on Sunday mornings? Rather spend evenings watching films instead of partying? Another one of the benefits of living alone is that you won’t need to adjust your lifestyle around anyone else – your space, your rules.

At university, you’ll meet people from many different walks of life, each with their individual qualities and preferences. Flying solo means you can meet new friends in your own time.

Discover Your Own Capabilities

Everyone should spend time at some point in their lives living alone without roommates. It’s important to learn the consequences of paying bills by yourself or even overspending with no one to take care of you. These challenges will teach you about life and what to do for the future to avoid such situations. It’s a good way to find out how mature and independent you really are.

Moving Out to St George’s Tower

Our range of student accommodation options will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of living alone at university or, if that isn’t for you, living with others. With shared social spaces and the bustle of student life on your doorstep, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Please feel free to get in touch if there is anything you would like to know, and a member of our friendly, professional team will get back to you. Alternatively, if you’ve found the one you like, you can always book a room.