Writing Task 2
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city.
Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
In many parts of the world, university students have the option of either living with their families or moving to another city to pursue their studies. While living away from home has certain drawbacks, such as higher costs and emotional challenges, I believe the advantages significantly outweigh these disadvantages, particularly in terms of personal growth, independence, and academic focus.
One of the main benefits of living away from home during university is the development of independence. Students are often required to manage their own finances, cook meals, and handle daily responsibilities, which prepares them for adulthood. For example, young adults who have lived away from their families during their studies are often better equipped to adapt to the demands of a professional career or life abroad compared to those who remained at home.
Additionally, living in a new environment fosters personal growth and broadens perspectives. Students who move to another city often encounter diverse cultures, lifestyles, and ideas. These experiences encourage open-mindedness and critical thinking, qualities that are invaluable in today’s interconnected world. For instance, studying in a multicultural city like London or Sydney not only enhances academic opportunities but also provides students with a deeper understanding of global issues.
On the other hand, living away from home can pose challenges, including financial strain and feelings of homesickness. Accommodation, food, and other expenses can be burdensome for both students and their families. However, these challenges can often be mitigated through part-time jobs or scholarships. Moreover, homesickness is temporary and usually outweighed by the long-term benefits of self-reliance.
In conclusion, while living away from home during university can present certain difficulties, the advantages of independence, personal growth, and broader life experiences make it a worthwhile choice. For many students, this period of autonomy serves as a foundation for success in both personal and professional spheres.
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Grammar and spelling errors:
Line 1, column 251, Rule ID: EN_GB_SIMPLE_REPLACE
Message: I is a common American expression, in British English it is more common to use: I
Suggestion: I
... higher costs and emotional challenges, I believe the advantages significantly ou...
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Transition Words or Phrases used:
also, but, however, if, moreover, so, while, for example, for instance, in conclusion, such as, on the other hand
Attributes: Values AverageValues Percentages(Values/AverageValues)% => Comments
Performance on Part of Speech:
To be verbs : 7.0 13.1623246493 53% => More to be verbs wanted.
Auxiliary verbs: 4.0 7.85571142285 51% => OK
Conjunction : 17.0 10.4138276553 163% => OK
Relative clauses : 5.0 7.30460921844 68% => More relative clauses wanted.
Pronoun: 15.0 24.0651302605 62% => OK
Preposition: 41.0 41.998997996 98% => OK
Nominalization: 7.0 8.3376753507 84% => OK
Performance on vocabulary words:
No of characters: 1797.0 1615.20841683 111% => OK
No of words: 304.0 315.596192385 96% => OK
Chars per words: 5.91118421053 5.12529762239 115% => OK
Fourth root words length: 4.17559525986 4.20363070211 99% => OK
Word Length SD: 3.29219459837 2.80592935109 117% => OK
Unique words: 182.0 176.041082164 103% => OK
Unique words percentage: 0.598684210526 0.561755894193 107% => OK
syllable_count: 563.4 506.74238477 111% => OK
avg_syllables_per_word: 1.9 1.60771543086 118% => OK
A sentence (or a clause, phrase) starts by:
Pronoun: 4.0 5.43587174349 74% => OK
Article: 1.0 2.52805611222 40% => OK
Subordination: 2.0 2.10420841683 95% => OK
Conjunction: 5.0 0.809619238477 618% => Less conjunction wanted as sentence beginning.
Preposition: 3.0 4.76152304609 63% => OK
Performance on sentences:
How many sentences: 15.0 16.0721442886 93% => OK
Sentence length: 20.0 20.2975951904 99% => OK
Sentence length SD: 48.3308045315 49.4020404114 98% => OK
Chars per sentence: 119.8 106.682146367 112% => OK
Words per sentence: 20.2666666667 20.7667163134 98% => OK
Discourse Markers: 7.53333333333 7.06120827912 107% => OK
Paragraphs: 5.0 4.38176352705 114% => OK
Language errors: 1.0 5.01903807615 20% => OK
Sentences with positive sentiment : 10.0 8.67935871743 115% => OK
Sentences with negative sentiment : 2.0 3.9879759519 50% => More negative sentences wanted.
Sentences with neutral sentiment: 3.0 3.4128256513 88% => OK
What are sentences with positive/Negative/neutral sentiment?
Coherence and Cohesion:
Essay topic to essay body coherence: 0.359220178874 0.244688304435 147% => OK
Sentence topic coherence: 0.114405050782 0.084324248473 136% => OK
Sentence topic coherence SD: 0.0966184430088 0.0667982634062 145% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence: 0.198610474275 0.151304729494 131% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence SD: 0.0757181910123 0.056905535591 133% => OK
Essay readability:
automated_readability_index: 16.5 13.0946893788 126% => OK
flesch_reading_ease: 25.8 50.2224549098 51% => Flesch_reading_ease is low.
smog_index: 11.2 7.44779559118 150% => OK
flesch_kincaid_grade: 14.6 11.3001002004 129% => OK
coleman_liau_index: 17.0 12.4159519038 137% => OK
dale_chall_readability_score: 9.98 8.58950901804 116% => OK
difficult_words: 103.0 78.4519038076 131% => OK
linsear_write_formula: 12.5 9.78957915832 128% => OK
gunning_fog: 10.0 10.1190380762 99% => OK
text_standard: 17.0 10.7795591182 158% => OK
What are above readability scores?
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Rates: 89.8876404494 out of 100
Scores by essay e-grader: 8.0 Out of 9
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