moved back in with mum and dad, rent-free, and called it a commuting strategy

Kent Students Ditch Halls for Home as Costs Bite

Students at the University of Kent are increasingly opting to live at home and commute to campus rather than pay for residential halls, as cost-of-living pressures reshape student housing decisions. The shift, reported by the BBC, reflects rising rent and living costs that make the traditional residential university experience unaffordable for many. Universities are now contending with the knock-on effects on campus culture, accommodation revenue and the student experience.

Source: Kent Students Ditch Halls for Home as Costs Bite — BBC

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