On the other hand, it hasdisadvantages. For example, because of the lack oflivingexperience and poorcapability to take care of themselves, they may feellonely and homesick.
The idea of charges for university education (euphemistically known as top-up fees) strikes fear into the hearts of parents neither poor enough to benefit from state hand-outs nor rich enough not to feel the pinch of high tuition fees.