Pros
Continued education, learning and knowledge.
Chance of being independent with support and
guidance still easily accessible.
Insight into what an independent living
environment is like, being gently eased into it.
Lots of social aspects that are important to
boost confidence.
Way of improving/finding yourself.
Not staying in the same location all your life.
Possible placements abroad.
Cons
Debt and finance.
Responsibility is purely on yourself.
Healthy diets and managing the budget to keep
this.
Finding and balancing a job.
Career paths can change.
Shock to the system being away from family and
friends, can be lonely at times, especially the
beginning.
Peer pressure regarding partying/ drinking