My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls
BBC••world
Key Points:
- More than 700,000 UK university students now live at home and commute to campus, driven by rising accommodation and living costs, with many choosing this option to save money despite the challenges.
- The University of Manchester has responded by opening a dedicated commuter lounge offering facilities such as study areas, kitchen, lockers, and showers to provide a "home away from home" for students who travel long distances daily.
- First-year students in Manchester face estimated living costs of around £13,685 for 2025/26, with accommodation alone costing nearly £7,875, making commuting from home a financially viable alternative for many.
- Commuter students often endure lengthy daily journeys, like 19-year-old Amelka Zambrzycka,
