UK university students from poorer backgrounds forced to live at home as rental costs soar
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Amelia Hill
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The article examines the growing trend of UK university students from lower-income backgrounds being forced to live at home due to soaring rental costs and financial pressures. It profiles Mariam, a 19-year-old UCL student who spends hours waiting on campus between classes and evening events because her three-hour round trip home makes commuting impractical. Experts note that students from poorer backgrounds are increasingly having to limit their university choices and social experiences due to money worries, impacting both their wellbeing and future opportunities.
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bskyUK university students from poorer backgrounds forced to live at home as rental costs soartheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledLiving at home because she cannot afford London's rents, Mariam says she is 'definitely suffering from not having the best social life'
'But living at home will also affect my future beca
Experts say students from poorer backgrounds increasingly having to limit their options because of money worries
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