Should i move away for college or stay at home?
I am 20 and going to a community college right now.I am torn about whether I should go away to a larger university and live in a dorm so I can make new friends and get a new atmosphere or to just go to the nearest univeristy and live with my parents...rent free.I have a boyfriend of three years that I plan to marry within the next few years and he would probably go wherever I do but i don't want to live together til we're married.(what's to look forward to then?) Anyway, I haven't made alot of friends at school and there aren't many options at work. I want to have the exciting "college experience" that everyone talks about. But I don't want to waste $30,000 just to get out and make friends when things could be alot easier if I stay at home.And the other thing is that I would feel gulity about leaving my mom. My dad died a few years ago and I don't want her to be lonely.I know i have to leave sometime and start my life, but i still feel bad. Any advice?
How can I afford to move out when I'm in college?
You can't, UNLESS you have a job that can pay for rent, food, transportation, gas and electricity, phone, internet, laundry, life related expenses (clothes/deo/soaps/lotion etc), other college related expenses (assuming you have loans for tuition or your employer is paying for it). That's the minimum number of things that i could think of that you have to be responsible for. I would recommend staying at home until you finish undergrad, then move out. If staying at home is not preventing you from getting your degree then finish and move out. You'll save tons of money. You can start the move out process by looking for work from your senior year at college. But the longer you stay at home lesser loans you can take out, which will help you save more once you actually have a job after getting that degree.
After college when should i move out of my parents home?
It really depends on everything. Some people I know live on their own, but most still live with their parents. The thing is, today is differnt from 10yrs ago. The economy sucks! I graduated college in 2008, I'm 23. I still live with my parents. Luckily I have a job, but the job wouldnt pay for all of my bills if I lived on my own. I have a hard enough time paying car insurance and taking my girl out. If you have the money, theres nothing wrong with moving out. But even if you have the money, you dont have to move out right after college. I can move out, but i am trying to save up money for other things. My parents understand that money is tight, so they let me stay there. I would say that 95% of my friends my age still live at home. Maybe 5% of those pay rent to their parents. For me, I really have no need to move out. I live in the basement, essentially have my own apartment, and have all the privacy I need. My girlfriend, she moved out of her house because of a job that she needed to be closer too. But on top of that, her bedroom was right next to her parents, and she wasnt aloud to have guys sleep over or whatever. People who need independence can move out, but if you cant afford it right after college, i would suggest saving up first. Not only do you have to pay rent, but most ppl need to may so many other bills. Rent, heat, a/c, electricity, water, insurance, car payments, food, laundry, apartment accessories, and tons others. Can you really afford to move out? Theres nothing wrong with living at home. If you can handle your parents, then why not? But to answer your question, I would say that unless you are getting out of grad school and still have no money, you should move out by 28. Thats just me. Good Luck
Should I move away from family after college, or would I regret it?
Hey everyone. I attend college an hour away from my hometown and have lived in the area for 15 years. I'm satisfied, but feel like doing more sometimes. I am thinking of moving to California, where my aunt, uncle, and cousin live. My aunt visited this month, and we went out to dinner. She said, "Hey, you should get a job in Cali after you graduate! I'm sure your uncle could get you a job." (He's quite the businessman.) It sounded all so very nice to me... but it's a 900-mile move. However, I am very close with my parents and feel that I would be almost betraying them by leaving. I am an only child and it's been the three of us ever since I was born. It also breaks my heart to think of leaving, even though I want to try something new so badly! See, when I wake up in the morning, I think to myself, "How could I ever leave them? I'm staying here after college. I love them." Then as the day progresses, the California idea seems even more appealing, until I talk myself around in circles. I think to myself that my aunt and uncle could become my new parental figures and we could grow closer, as lame as it sounds at 21 years old. Has anyone been through this before and could give me some advice? I am not much without my family, and am thinking forward to the day they die. Will I regret not spending more quality time with them? Will I feel a void knowing that I could've done more? I talked to my mom about it, and she said it's ultimately my decision. My dad moved far away from home and I know it hurts him and he'd rather be back... He told me, which scares me, but everyone's different. Thanks for any advice.
Should you move out of your parents’ house during college?
It is probably a good idea to move out. Unfortunately with today’s economy and jobs situation and housing and unemployment and food banks and the whole demographic lifestyle situation, many post-grads are going back and moving back home in with their parents and other relatives. This could be in the house, in your old room, in the attic or basement or garage, etc. Some post-grads even live in “guest houses” or such on their parents’ property.It is good to get out of the house during your four years of college. You need that development time and aire of freedom, irresponsibility, opportunity to either do good and better things and/or get in trouble. Some say that college helps one find oneself, but that is not necessarily true any longer. It may be years or even decades before you find yourself. Our society is just no longer set up like assembly lines pumping out teachers, doctors, lawyers, dentists, etc. There is no cookie cutter process any longer.At least get out of the house and live in a dorm and/or apartment and have both the freedom and responsibility of looking after yourself and maybe someone else and picking up after yourself, doing the laundry, dishes, cleaning, and basic functioning. You will be far from learning it all in college, but there are some good things about those four years. If you can grasp and take even just one thing out of those four years, you may have gained something for your life.
I'm 20 and still living at home while im in college...Is this weird?
It is not unusual for many people to live at home for a while after they turn 18. Especially if you are a full time student commuting to school; why pay for the housing if you can get it for free at home, especially when as a full time student you can't possibly be earning enough money to afford it. By living at home you are saving on loans. This is the same situation many young men and women are in as full time students. I would be willing to be money that most of your friends who moved out at 18, either didn't go to college and began working straight out of high school, hence they could afford a place to live with their income; or they went away to school, and not being able to commute, it was a necessity to get a place to live on or near campus. There are very few exceptions to my generalization, but they do exist. I have some friends who, work full time in addition to being a full time student. They then have an income to pay for their place, but they work 30+ hours a week in addition to being a full time student, which is rather extraordinary. Unless it is really important to you to move out, I would take advantage of your father's hospitality.
When should a child move out of their parents’ house?
By answering this question I’m gonna assume your between the age of 18–25?I believe there is stigma in America for moving out at 18. False.You should move out of your parents house when you feel ready to move out.But that’s the tough part.When you feel ready doesn’t mean waiting till 36 and feeling like now is the good time. Feeling ready is when you have some-what of a stable income and can provide for yourself (for the most part).Moving out when you feel ready does not mean leaving when you have a long period of feeling comfortable. I suggest leaving home the moment before you begin getting too comfortable.I personally believe the sooner you can financially leave the better for two particular reasons:You’ll learn to become more independent.You’ll taste the real-world and be consumed by daily challenges.My kids technically moved out at age 17/18 for college, but they moved back in after school and stayed still they were between 22 to 26 (I have 5 kids).My husband and I didn’t put any pressure on them, but we made sure they found a job, and started saving some sort of income so that when they were ready to move on, they’d be able to.BUT…If your not going to college and simply want to “grind” and work 24/7, you get a long with your parents, and you don’t feel restricted living at home, then by all means, stay at home till when ever.You’ll save a TON of money that you could be spending on more important things, like your first house!Once you have a sufficient amount of income saved, rent an apartment. This could be at age 23 or even 27. It all depends on the situation.
How do I move my sims off of the college campus in Sims 2 Univeristy?
Just had a Sim graduate and he just went to the phone and selected "Move Back to Pleasantview". Or have the Graduation Party and the taxi will take them away at the end of the party.