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When you attend university, you have to make many decisions, the most important being,
where to live. Two popular options are living with family or relatives, or renting a dorm on your
own, or with a roommate. These living situations differ in many important ways including price,
convenience and amount of independence.
Living with a family or relative is very different from living on your own. First of all, it is
less expensive and much easier than renting a dorm. Second, when you live with a family or rela-
tive, you can minimize living costs. You usually eat with them, so you don’t have to cook for
yourself. In contrast, in your own dorm, you have to do all the cooking. Finally, you probably
wouldn’t be lonely because there are people to interact with.
On the other hand, if you value independence, you would probably prefer to be on your
own, in a dorm. When you rent a dorm, you are free to do what you want or when you want. No
one will complain if you want to watch television in the middle of the night, or eat breakfast at
eleven in the morning. You may also find it easier to study without any interruption.
When you’re deciding where to live, the differences between living in a dorm and living
with a family or relative should be considered carefully. There is no right answer for everyone.
Both living situations have advantages and disadvantages. You are the only one who can decide
which would suit you best.
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