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the 2016 University year begins in late September – this varies
from Uni to Uni but the first term is definitely the hardest – I'm
not sure whether it's harder for the student being on their own
full-time for the first time (and by that literally having to fend
for oneself) or, probably more to the point, for the Parents left
behind, bereft – not for nothing is it known as empty nest
syndrome!
These days there are so many options regarding accommodation from
sharing a twin room to a one bedroom flat and all points in between.
There's a variety to suit budgets – some catered some
self-catering. Indeed some Uni's offer a meal plan – can't help
thinking that it's just putting off the evil day when you've gotta
look after yourself.
I suppose there are those out there who have sufficient funds and no
intention of ever cooking but there must be a considerable number of
students who don't have or can't afford that luxury.
Is your child about to fly the nest? Many first year students (or
fledglings) spend the first year in Halls of Residence (Halls) –
it's regarded as a rite of passage – part of this transition
relates to the making of new friends and sharing space - like a large
kitchen for communal eating as well as cooking.
There's more than one way of looking at this – for a young person
leaving home embarking on a new chapter it's massive – there are so
many emotions to cope with – settling in to Halls and making new
friends – food is the ultimate ice breaker – everyone needs to
eat so what better way to get to know people.
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