Assignment2_(2): Compare and contrast living at home and in the dormitory

Living at home and living in the dormitory are two things. Because of location, I lived in the dormitory when I was a student at National United Junior College in MiaoLi. Now I am a student of NTUST and I am living at home with my family in Taipei. For me, the different points between living int the dormitory and living at home are independence and privacy.

I learned so many things about taking care of myself when I lived in the dormitory. I needed to wash my dirty clothes, kept my bedroom clear and sometimes cooked food by myself because no one would do that for me. I took care of myself even when I got cold. I learned how to make me feel better and I did not want my family to worry about me. I grew up and became independent. In contrast with living in the dormitory, living at home always lets me rely on my parents who always look after me. For example, when you get cold, parents will take you to the hospital; when you feel hungry, parents cook food for you and you do not need to worry about having no clean clothes to wear. But you lose chance to be independent.

The other different point is privacy. Living in the dormitory, I shared the space with my roommate and we lived together every day and night so there was almost no privacy. Unlike living in the dormitory, living at home is more private. I have my own room and I enjoy being in my room because I can do anything I want there. For example, sometimes I do not want to be noticed when I feel sad and I can be alone with myself. When I feel good I can listen to music and sing songs loudly, I still do not worry about making noise.

There are always two sides at one thing, such as advantage and disadvantage. Independence and privacy are both important; therefore, you should take chance to live both in the dormitory or at home. It will be a good experience for you.