[00:05.44]students much better because you spend more
[00:07.81]time with them.
[00:09.29]This is an enriching experience as in a
[00:12.18]dormitory you have the opportunity to be
[00:14.67]friends with students from different
[00:16.66]backgrounds and from other parts of China.
[00:21.26]6 You become more independent because you have
[00:25.11]to look after yourself.
[00:26.63]For example,you have to do your own laundry and
[00:29.06]make decisions without the help of your family.
[00:33.94]7 Living on campus teaches you how to get along
[00:37.35]with all types of people
[00:39.18]and how to care for others.
[00:40.98]You have a better social life too
[00:43.30]as you are living among your friends
[00:45.54]instead of going home every day.
[00:47.93]Chen Xiaogang's list
[00:51.50]1 Probably the biggest pro about living at home
[00:55.48]is that it saves a lot of money.
[00:57.58]Living on campus is not cheap
[00:59.61]and there are lots of hidden costs.
[01:01.64]For example,because you have to do your own
[01:04.25]laundry,you will have to buy washing powder-
[01:07.11]something that is always available
[01:08.64]when you're at home.
[01:11.56]2 If you stay on campus you may get roommates
[01:14.66]who are nosiy or untidy.
[01:16.88]This could affect your studying,
[01:18.40]concentration and even your sleep.
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