For thousands of new students across the UK, the university dream has quickly turned into a nightmare. Instead of being overwhelmed by social and intellectual temptations, many have found themselves imprisoned in their accommodation with a group of strangers, unable to leave. And if living under house arrest wasn’t bad enough, they are being forced to pay rent for the privilege.
With most teaching set to take place online for the foreseeable future, many are asking a simple question: “Why are we here?”
“My course is all online. I could have done this at home, but I’m paying for this accommodation,” one student told the BBC. “I don’t think it’s worth the money.”
