Weighing up the full student experience versus a peaceful home life can be hard, but there are ways to enjoy bothHow to be a commuter student – and keep your social lifeI felt an immense pressure when choosing which university campus I wanted to attend. But I couldn’t help feeling that I’d be depriving myself of a social life. Fellow commuter student Eleanor Penny faced a similar dilemma. Join societiesAs a commuter student, you’ll miss out on a big chunk of freshers’ week. Go to university eventsThemed nights and student union parties usually pop up towards the end of the term.

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2020 11:37 UTC