Tag: budgeting
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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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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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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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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…
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Small and simple ways you can save money as a university student
Managing your spending at university can seem like a daunting prospect. Especially, if you have spent most of your life being financially dependent on your parents/carers. I’ll be sharing some…
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Budgeting 101: A Crash Course
Yes, that’s right we are talking about the M-word… money. There. I said it and I haven’t been struck by a lightning bolt! No one ever really talks about money,…
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Spending £20 a week at uni – is it possible?
Every student knows the struggle – balancing the budget with the necessities of everyday life with the necessities of student life (trendy coffee, doubles and way too many house plants.)…
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Managing your money: student budgeting
Hi there! My name is Sophie, and I’m a final-year English and Related Literature student here at York. I love the city as there’s so much to experience: beautiful bookshops,…
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How to budget at university
How to budget at university. First year Biomedical Sciences student Zuzanna tells us her top tips how to survive on a budget at university.
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How I chose and funded my PhD
About me Hi! My name is Katie and I’m a second year PhD student in Medieval Studies. I research arms and armour in Middle English romance. In this blog, I’m…
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University tips to help you settle in as an international student in York
Arriving in York (or in the UK in general) as an international student can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. New country, city, university, people…it can be a lot to…