More than half of students have named expensive books as the biggest cause of uni stress, research has shown.
The study, by Marbella International University Centre (MIUC), revealed the most common worries associated with campus life, and the results probably won't shock you, with the cost of books and antiquated tech ranking high up in your list.
But the survey shows a surprising difference in satisfaction between mature students and those who headed straight to uni after their A-levels. The oldest age group (55+) were more likely to say they didn't have a problem with any aspect of student life (40%), compared with 17% of 18 to 24-year-olds. Students just love to complain, right?
Expensive books and course essentials are followed by noisy neighbours and lack of on-campus security, showing personal safety is a big concern. Is that why you're bombarded with insurance offers when you come to uni? Probs.
Here are your top 10 biggest student worries...
10 Biggest Student Worries
Cost of books and course essentials(01 of10)
Open Image ModalImagine having to decide between buying lunch or a copy of Beowulf for your English seminar? It's a toughie. 51% of you are fretting about the cost of books and course essentials. (credit:AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Lack of access to teaching staff(02 of10)
Open Image ModalA quarter of students (25%) are worried they won't be able to get hold of their lecturers for extra assistance. Most uni staff are only available once a week during their office hour, so it's no wonder this issue ranks so highly in your concerns. (credit:RF)
Outdated campus facilities(03 of10)
Open Image ModalWho's old enough to remember what a floppy disk is? Not us. 18% of you are stressed about the quality of campus facilities like computers and printers. No one wants to write their dissertation on Windows '98, do they? (credit:RF)
Dirty student accommodation(04 of10)
Open Image ModalLet's face it, your days in halls aren't supposed to be a vision of squeaky clean perfection, but you have to draw the line somewhere. 17% of students have concerns about the cleanliness of their digs, especially communal areas.
Noisy neighbours(05 of10)
Open Image ModalThere's always that one guy in halls who plays his awful house music way too loud. And then there's always someone who posts passive aggressive notes about it on the residence Facebook group. Who's worse? The loud neighbour, according to 17% of you. (credit:RF)
Poor quality accommodation(06 of10)
Open Image ModalFrom boilers going bust to holes in the ceiling and mould growing on your bedroom wall. Poor quality accommodation ranks in at number six, with 15% of you worried that your floor might fall through if you stand in the wrong spot.
Lack of extracurricular activities(07 of10)
Open Image ModalGame of chess, anyone? There's nothing worse than having nothing to do in your spare time, especially as uni is supposed to be the best years of your life. 12% of students are worried they won't have anything to do outside of studying for their degrees. (credit:RF)
Distance from accommodation to uni(08 of10)
Open Image ModalThe length of time it takes to travel from your bed to a 9am lecture is of utmost importance to some of you. 11% claimed distance from their house to uni keeps them up at night. If only Bernard's Watch was real...
Distance from accommodation to city centre(09 of10)
Open Image ModalNo one wants to take two buses, a train and a twenty minute walk home after a night on the town. 10% of you worry about being too far away from the action. You can live out in the sticks when you're retired! (credit:RM)
Lack of on-campus security(10 of10)
Open Image ModalWe all know students are a prime target for crime. 5% of you wish your campus had more security and worry about feeling unsafe while at uni, which is fair enough. (credit:RF)