student

That's a tricky question! I'd have to say a mixture of both. I have just completed my first year at university, and about to start my second in October. It's a very enjoyable time - making new friends, learning new things and partying! But it's also time to learn to fend for yourself. I moved out of my home for the first time last year, into a student house. I was lucky enough to move in with my boyfriend, who is also a student, so we support eachother financially. However, for a lot of people, this is a time of struggle both financially and mentally. Many places don't like to employ students, which means that we are always broke :( For those who can find work, it can affect their studies... it's all very confusing! In April my boyfriend and I could find no-where to employ us so we had so little money that we had to live off cup-a-soups for a whole month - and there's no goodness in powder and water! it's all very hard, but at the same time we get benefits like student loans, and discounts at certain stores - and we don't have to pay council tax! I think the times spent in school are still the 'golden days', but being a student beats the real world of work! :D