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‘I’m missing out’: the cash-strapped UK university students forced to live at home

A report highlights how financial concerns are restricting university choices for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. One student’s experience exemplifies this, with long commutes and limited funds leading to exhaustion and missed opportunities to fully engage with campus activities.

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By Amelia Hill
source Source: Education | The Guardian
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‘I’m missing out’: the cash-strapped UK university students forced to live at home

A report highlights how financial concerns are restricting university choices for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. One student’s experience exemplifies this, with long commutes and limited funds leading to exhaustion and missed opportunities to fully engage with campus activities.

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