Before you do anything Don't be dazzled by your first student loan payment - work out how much money you have per week and stick to a budget. You can't afford to be spending what you don't have. Keep a change jar It's easy to chuck change to the bottom of your bag, forget about it, or lose it. But a little change can add up to a lot at the end of the month! So make sure to save the change you get after nights out, coffee shop trips, weekly shops, and save it aside. Shop ...
How to save money: Savvy Spending
How to save money: Grocery Shopping
Team up with your flatmates Get together with your flatmates to buy larger quantities of stuff, it works out cheaper per person e.g. washing powder, big bags of rice/pasta. Not only will it save you all money, but it's a great opportunity to cook together with flatmates, make new friends, and share recipes. Shop at the right time Shop at the supermarkets half an hour before they close or between 5-8pm as they begin to reduce a lot of fresh stuff that you could use straight away ...
The 6 things you should be doing in your free time
We all know that getting a good degree is important, but it's not everything. When you graduate, you need to find ways to stand out from other graduates: what makes you different? What makes you a stronger candidate? We've compiled a list of things you should be doing in your free time that will help you boost your cv get the most out of university. Earn money and get a part-time job Obviously, the immediate benefit of getting a part-time job is that you can earn money, which you ...
How my gap year changed my life
My gap year wasn’t exactly the most adventurous backpacking trip, but it had a profound effect on my life and career. When I was choosing my A-levels, age 16, I didn’t really have a clear idea of what I wanted to do with my life. I decided to study maths, physics and geography, based on what I thought were my best subjects. I did have a general interest in these subjects and I did pretty well at school. I wasn't the smartest in the class, but I was in the top sets for most things. And ...
Your guide to getting a good degree
Universities today offer many exciting experiences, a variety of opportunities, a new path in life that will help find your professional career in your degree. Your journey to achieving a good grade is an important part of that, and in order to achieve the grade you want, you need to take the right steps towards it. YOUR FIRST STEPS 020316 In order to get a good grade, it all starts from the beginning. Once you start your lectures, you need to: Attend all the lectures on time and be ...
How to manage your mental health while at University
University is an exciting time: It's an opportunity to discover who you are, get that first taste of independence, and meet new people who have the potential to become friends for life. But for many young people, going to university can also bring about some dark and difficult times. Living away from home for the first time, managing a challenging study workload, and navigating new social groups can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. According to a recent YouGov survey, one in ...