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You\u2019ve just finished university and suddenly you can choose to live wherever you want<\/a> and pursue a career of your choosing. For some, this is incredibly freeing and exciting, but others may need a stop-gap to take a second and do some planning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The last few weeks of university are a rush of graduation ceremonies, parties, and goodbyes. It\u2019s totally normal to feel overwhelmed by the experience and opt to move home after college. The same way you prepare mentally for uni<\/a>, you will have to steel yourself to depart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moving back home after uni can be a less stressful way of easing yourself into post-uni life. You\u2019ll be surrounded by friends and family you know, and routines you\u2019ve grown up with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the flip side, getting too comfortable could mean you aren\u2019t ambitious enough and could become complacent with your goals. If you\u2019re moving back home after uni for a sense of familiarity, be sure to keep striving forward and making plans for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the biggest reasons students are moving back home after uni is to alleviate financial pressures. In desirable city locations where there are plenty of jobs, the cost of living and rental prices are often high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Add to that, that most graduate jobs start on a relatively low base salary, and moving out just isn\u2019t viable for some. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moving back home after college may mean living rent-free and the chance to save, or you may be able to pay a largely reduced rent. You\u2019ll also be able to forgo utility bills or split them with the current household. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before deciding whether to move back home or go it alone – think about how it will affect your relationships with your parents or siblings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For some, this is a positive move, now that you\u2019re an adult relationships may improve and be on a more even keel. You’ll bag some extra quality time with your family<\/a> and positively improve relations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For others, relationships could be put under strain by moving back in. The loss of privacy and freedom can make things fractious. Certain rules that kept you safe may now feel intrusive and condescending. Check out our tips below for more on how to manage this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do decide that moving back home after uni is the right thing for you, employ these moving home tips for a smooth transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Act like a more mature adult on a similar level to your parents. If you revert back to being childlike – leaving dirty dishes and laundry around – it\u2019ll be hard for them to treat you any differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting a job is another good idea. It\u2019ll help you to start saving money and bolster your CV<\/a>, but it also shows you aren\u2019t just returning home for handouts and an easy life! Whilst your family may not want you to pay rent, being able to pay for the odd meal out or contributing to bills will be a welcome addition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whilst you are an adult and there may be some teething problems as everyone comes to terms with the new dynamic, be aware that you are also a guest returning home and should respect the rules that have been put in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make social plans of your own and remember that your parents or family will also be sacrificing the privacy they had when you were at university. Give them opportunities to have time for themselves. The more space that everybody has, the more harmonious your time together will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, a fun one! Redecorate your room after moving back home with parents and make it a space to suit the person you are today rather than the teenager who left. This will signal to yourself and others that things have changed and you should be treated accordingly. It\u2019ll also help you to feel like this is a positive next step forward, rather than a step backward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be easy to let uni friendships slide once you\u2019re back home with your old group of friends, but make sure you keep in touch and arrange to meet up. This will help you with any post-graduation blues. It\u2019ll also help to chat with others who are in a similar situation and going through the same transition period that you are. They might be able to offer their own useful tips or advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, sitting down and having a conversation about boundaries is a good idea when you first move back in. Discuss what is expected of you financially, how you plan to help around the home, and what you would like from them in terms of privacy and freedom. No written contracts or formal agreements are needed, but having a frank discussion and getting some clarity about what everyone expects is a great way to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Having spent three years or more accumulating furnishings and clothes at your uni accommodation, the logistics of moving back home can be tricky. Where you left with a carload of possessions you might be returning with a small van\u2019s worth of stuff! <\/p>\n\n\n\n A good way to set the tone for your return home would be to manage the shipping side of things without relying on your parents. For a hassle-free option, use our service to send luggage within UK<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nFinancial Worries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips to Ease the Transition of Moving Back Home After Uni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Act like an adult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Get a job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Respect the rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Give each other space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Redecorate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Maintain friendships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Set boundaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do I move back home after uni?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n