Also, grants for students are now being withdrawn and being replaced by living cost loans. That may also need some investigating as it may not be possible to borrow the money to do that. Sorry for seeming negative but I can't help thinking that living that way at university will just make you more reclusive. Our youngest was a bit of a loner when she went to uni, didn't make friends easily, and yes she had some initial difficulties but in all honesty it was the making of her. She went to university a shy, retiring person with no confidence, she left a completely different person. I suppose what im saying is give yourself chance to grow into the person you can be. Best of luck to you xx