Moving into a new house can be a stressful time, especially having to deal with the pressures of Uni. Having said that it can also be one of the most exciting times of your life! Meeting new friends gaining independence all sounds great but sharing a house has its highs and lows.
High – Meeting new people
Branching out of your social circle can be daunting at first, but don’t worry, everyone’s in the same boat! You’re not alone when you’re homesick or stressed or even just bored! There’s going to be lots to talk about and plenty of time to get to know each other.
Low- Meeting bad housemates
Unfortunately, there’s always the case when your housemates seem like the worst! And have to ask yourself how do you best deal with bad housemates? What do you do? Well, the first action is to try and talk it out, be as civilised and calm as possible when confronting them. Hash out some boundaries and rules so you’re not stepping on each other’s toes! If the talking approach doesn’t work, then give them space to mull over whatever quibbles they have. And if it gets so bad. Then you’re going to have to either talk to your landlord or a Uni rep to get some advice on where to go next.
High, FREEDOM!
Moving out usually is your first dive into freedom and independence. No more sneaking around late at night trying not to wake up mum and dad but do be considerate of your housemates! You get to be the boss of your day, eat what you want and show that you can look after yourself, with that you’ll get a sense of achievement that you can stand on your two feet!
Low – paying utility bills
Paying bills is such a chore! Having to sort out your gas, electricity, water, broadband, TV licence bills can be a headache. I mean, on top of paying rent, food and bit of pocket money for a good meal out to treat yourself, leaves the pockets feeling a bit lighter.
There is a better way of dealing with the hassle of utility bills, Glide combine all utility bills together into one easy payment per month. House sharing will be a lot easier when we split the payments equally between you and your housemates, say goodbye to chasing money off your house mates every month! To find out more on how Glide can make your house sharing experience the best! Visit our website here