Numerous aspects affect students’ options for living in dormitories and living together with their parents. Some of the crucial reasons for students and parents when they make decisions about the place for their children come from different and similar financial and environmental between staying at home and residing on campus. This essay will compare and contrast the differences and similarities of both.
Firstly, the finances for students living in dormitories are quite different for those living with their parents. This is because the cost of living on campus can equal the personal cost of a student living at home with parents, who always take care of all of things. In the aspect of living on campus, students should pay the rent for room, food and drinks costs, and incidental costs, likewise, they must have the ability to manage money and control risk skills to not spend lots of money. Conversely, when living with parents, students do not need to think about the cost of rent, food, and drinks costs because their parents will prepare for them, especially, delicious meals.
Secondly, the characters of roommates s are a big difference between parents. Parents not only have an important role in their lives and love their children but also a support place for students who are stressed by studying at school and give solutions for their young ones in any issue. In contrast, friends have little role in their lives because no one can know and be willing to love or forgive for their mistakes, and can be worse if their roommates are not friendly and good. Also, living together with strangers on campus creates students more independence and acceptance of many new things.
In conclusion, finances and the environment have many advantages and disadvantages that affect their choice to live together with their parents or on campus. Living on campus can cost more money and accept the character of new friends but they can study social skills and be more independent. Living together with parents is more comfortable and affordable because they do not think to consider the cost of money and expenses for food and beverages.