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A poll by mobile network Vodafone found that over half of British young people feel unprepared for living in shared accommodation. The survey revealed that 54% faced challenges with household tasks and finances; many called their parents for help setting up internet, understanding bills, and even washing clothes. Etiquette expert Jo Bryant suggests clear communication about responsibilities and flexible broadband options can ease tensions among housemates. Vodafone is promoting its new 5G home broadband plans tailored for students at discounted rates to address connectivity issues.
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More than half of British students feel unprepared for living away from home, according to a poll by mobile network Vodafone. Many young people struggle with basic household tasks and finances when moving out for the first time. For instance, 25% called their parents for help setting up an internet connection, while 33% struggled with understanding utility bills. Additionally, 63% underestimated food costs, and half did not adequately prepare for accommodation expenses. Etiquette expert Jo Bryant advises that students can simplify living situations by agreeing on bill splitting methods, establishing basic house rules, and choosing flexible broadband options to minimize conflicts and focus more on university life.
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More than half of British youngsters move out feeling unprepared for the trials and tribulations of living with other people for the first time, research suggests.
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Polling by mobile network Vodafone found that 54 per cent of young people say they are caught off-guard by the politics of shared accomodation, from splitting bills to dealing with broadband hogs.
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Many admitted they phoned home for help with simple household tasks: a quarter rang home for help setting up an internet connection, while a third struggled to understand utility bills.
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A fifth of those asked said they also rang home to get help with the right temperature to wash their clothes, and how to cook food.
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Some of those polled by the network also admitted struggling with finances, with 63 per cent underestimating the cost of food and half failing to prepare for the costs of their accomodation.
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Half of those asked also said they had argued with flatmates over broadband, with accusations of hogging network bandwidth a source of disputes.
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Some had even changed the Wi-Fi password amidst disagreements over the broadband bill - which around half said they split with flatmates.
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Half of British students say they feel unprepared for moving in with other young people
Etiquette expert Jo Bryant says students need not be daunted by their first time living away from home
Jo Bryant, an etiquette expert, said of the findings: 'Starting university is a big step towards independence, and for many students it's also the first time they're responsible for managing a home with other people.
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From working out who pays which bill to agreeing on household chores and making sure everyone can get online, there are lots of new things to figure out – and sometimes those little decisions can create friction between housemates.
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'Making things simple from the start can make a big difference.
'Agreeing how bills will be split, setting some basic house rules and choosing a flexible broadband option can help take some of the hassle out of sharing a home, leaving students to focus on enjoying university life.
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Vodafone carried out the polling amongst 2,000 young students last month.
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It is touting a new 5G home broadband plan, which requires no engineer visit, as a solution to spats over Wi-Fi, with special pricing for students.
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A 50Mbps plan is £20 a month while a faster 150Mbps connection is £21 a month, each on 12-month contracts, and accessible via student platforms such as including GoCertify, Student Beans and Unidays.
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A Vodafone spokesperson said: 'With a 12-month plan that fits around the academic year, a £2 monthly student discount and no engineer visit needed, students can get fast, reliable broadband without the hassle of a long-term commitment or complicated installation.'
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