Leaving home to start the next, exciting chapter of your student life can be an exhilarating experience. It’s when you are ready to navigate the world on your own, when you are no longer in the comfort of your home and under the protective, watchful eyes of your parents. And this is when you realise that your life as an adult has finally begun. It’s a great place to be.
However, as much as the change is liberating, it can also get overwhelming. You need to hone your life skills and start to manage everything on your own – from taking care of yourself, to managing your finances; you’ll have to balance it all.
Here’s a look at the top life skills you will need when staying away from home.