Read the essay on living in halls of residence. In pairs, discuss which advantages and disadvantages from Exercise 2 the author mentions. Which one is NOT included? Some university students prefer to live with their families until they graduate and can earn their own living. However, it is also very common for young people beginning university to choose to live together with s other students in halls of residence. Although there are several potential downsides to this communal way of living, there are also numerous benefits. One of the most convincing arguments for halls of residence is that they allow students to experience 10 independent living in a safe place with a strong sense of community. Having never lived alone, most new students appreciate this supportive environment. In the same way, the presence of an official supervisor is likely to be reassuring for students and their parents. Yet 15 another plus is that halls of | Focus 4. Second Edition. Student's Book | 3/46