Category: Managing your money
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Money-Saving Tips from an International Student at the University of York
Money, money, money… Is it funny? The short answer is: not always. Planning to move, live and study abroad for the first time can feel seriously overwhelming, especially when you’re…
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Coffee on a budget: my favourite spots in York
Enjoying York’s café scene doesn’t have to be expensive. In this blog, I’ll share my favourite budget‑friendly coffee spots in York.
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4 Tips to Living Uni Life on a Friendly Budget
From cheap clothes shopping and student discounts to smart grocery shopping, a frugal student’s approach to saving money. Introduction It’s a pretty herculean task to be thrust into striking the…
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Tips for grocery shopping and budgeting in York
After coming to a foreign country for university, cooking became a crucial part of my life. I still remember how nervous I was the week before moving to York, not…
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Penny for your thoughts? How to live affordably as a York student.
Going to university can be a fun and exciting way to experience independence, sometimes for the first time.Maia shares her top tips on how to make the most of student…
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Working my dream part-time job in York as an international student
Long before coming to York, I was pining for a part-time job there. There was one place in particular I was set on working: the beautiful Jo Malone London Boutique…
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5 Must-Have Apps to Save Money While Studying in York
The cost of living can be a big concern when you’re a student, but I’ve discovered that my phone is actually one of my best tools for keeping my bank…
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The York Bursary: A Short Guide
A low-income student’s take on York’s bursary for accommodation. What is the York Bursary? I think the York Bursary is really important for students who might need it, so this…
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How to manage your money as an international student
A frequently asked question when people start considering studying abroad is, “How much will that cost?”. The currency differences between Indonesian Rupiah (where I’m from) and the British Pound are…
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A guide to life as a financially independent student
Unfortunately, low finances are a key setback that stop many students attending university, but it should not get in your way. Coming from a single-parent household, I am in charge…
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Financial support at York
Getting financial support I have forgotten this donkey’s name. But I am reliably informed that he is a long-standing member of the team. This donkey saved my life. In all…