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Students with lower income are more likely to miss out on participation in clubs and societies. 64% of students from low income families still live with their parents, both these factors combined makes it more difficult for them to make friends and become part of the university community.
Around 30% of students live in private rented accommodation, 20% in university owned 'halls', 18% their own residence and 8% in private sector halls.
The average rent for students in the UK is £147 per week.
Various responses of how much time is spent studying by students. 35-40 hours a week, 3-4 hours a day, 2-3 hours a day.
https://www.quora.com/How-many-hours-per-week-do-students-generally-study-at-the-university-level
Due to cost of living students are working an average of 48 hours a week between jobs and university, with some up to 56 hours, particularly in more intensive courses. 3 years ago almost 2 thirds of students didn’t work during semesters but now 56% in the UK do, also with longer hours than before. This has created a divide between students who have to work long hours and those who don’t, as those who spend most of their time working don’t have the time to engage in the same university social life as others.
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Despite the amount of time spent on university courses (similar to a full time job), only around a quarter is spent in lectures, highlighting the importance of communication and digital tools.
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