Local and broad networks - Family

LOCAL

Everyone is different when it comes to family, some people aren't really into the thought of being near their family throughout their life where as some can become dependant on the support of their family. I live close to the college and therefore did not need to move out, i have always been a family person and im lucky to have them so near to me. Having family close to me means that i have a constant means of financial support as well as a roof over my head, i am self dependent and cook for myself, i also have a job to pay for various things so i am not totally reliant on my family but i like the feeling of having them there should everything go wrong. My family alos give me emotional support should i be going through a hard time, the stress is sometimes too much and i just need someone to talk to. 

Pro's

• Roof over my head ( security )
  
• Emotional support ( somewhere i am accepted, people i can talk to and get along with)
  
• Financial support ( help me space my money out for the important things)
  
• A place to work ( a room of my own )
  
  

Con's 

• Not a lot of privacy ( living in one house with 3 other people can get a little crowded, sometimes you just want your own space)
  
• Lack of self independence ( the fact that you can reply on your parents might make you lazy and ungrateful)
  
• Arguing and fall outs ( there is only so much a family can take of each other before problems start showing up)
  
• pinned down to one place ( Don't get the experience of moving away and living with a load of new people )
  

BROAD

A lot of students move away from home to go to university, this can be for a number of reasons such as they want their own independence, living complications or their course might just require them to relocate. Moving away from home is a big step and effects everyone in different ways, if you move away because you want to then you will handle the situation better than someone who may have been persuaded to move away. Moving out has it's ups and downs, it defines you as a person and helps to build character. I personally don't like the thought of moving away from my family right now as i have always been really close to them and the separation would greatly effect me and it would take a long time to adapt to such a big change. 

Pro's 

• Independence - learn how to look after yourself, sort out your own finance
  
• Privacy - get a room to yourself and you won't get disturbed
  
• Builds character - helps you make important decisions and learn who you are
  
• Meet new people - you will live with new people, good way to make friends, they become your second family.
  
• Experience - Learn important life skills. 

Con's

• Lack of emotional support ( parents support you through hard times)
  
• Home sick ( you are going to miss your family even if it is a tiny bit)
  
• Financial problems ( have to plan out money and figure out costs of food)
  
• Might not get on with the people you live with
  
• Lack of home made meals
  
• More responsabilities ( if something goes wrong, you need to sort it out )