Category: Managing your money
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“University Is Only for The Wealthy” – The Truth About Being a Low-Income Student
“University is only for the wealthy”. A statement I’m sure you’ve all heard at some point in your life. A statement which has probably induced many a panic about applying…
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A guide to surviving the cost-of-living crisis as a student from a low-income household
Hello! My name is Chloe, and I’m a second year Biomedical Science student. If you’re reading this, you might be worried about applying to universities due to the expense. But…
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My top tips for securing a departmental scholarship
As an international student, my journey has been both challenging and rewarding. I was especially pleased when I received my Management School Masters International Academic Excellence Scholarship. The purpose of…
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POV: Being at uni from a low-income background
Let’s be honest, getting swept up by financial stress at university isn’t uncommon. Being raised by a single mother has made me recognise the value of money from a young…
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My scholarship advice
Hello! My name is Yael. In this blog I will share with you some advice that helped me gain my scholarship. Read the scholarship instructions carefully While it may seem…
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Funding your studies: Why you should apply for an undergraduate scholarship
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m from Indonesia. I’m also an International Student Ambassador at the University of York, studying Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I’m in my…
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How to manage your money
I will be covering ways of making money at university to help fund your studies, as well as sharing my top tips for managing your money. Part-time jobs Part-time jobs…
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What I learned from spending nothing at university
In my final term as a student at the University of York, I resolved to spend absolutely nothing. On anything. I was inspired by Jen Gale’s year of spending nothing.…
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Funding your studies: why you should apply for a postgraduate scholarship
So you’ve received your offer for the postgraduate course you’ve applied for, but one question remains…how will you fund your studies? A postgraduate scholarship is the answer. Applying for scholarships…
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To spend or not to spend?: Managing your money as a postgraduate student
Anyone who has completed an undergraduate degree knows the pain of having to decide between going out with your mates or saving money, and sadly this struggle continues into your…
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Making it work: part-time employment and full-time degrees!
Hi, my name is Sammie. I am in my 4th year at the University of York. I previously studied BSc Environmental Geography for three years, and now I’m engaged in…
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Money Matters: A Guide Towards Bank Accounts, Saving and Spending at University
Coming to a new country where you are learning to be independent for the first time can be extremely daunting. However, the key to making sure you are financially secure…