Student Voices

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Tag: budgeting

  • Starting university, budgeting and being away from home…

    Hello, my name is Benjamin and I am a 3rd-year Law student from the University of York! In this blog, I will discuss what it is like to start university,…

  • Financing university

    A massive part about coming to university for everyone is the worry of having to manage your finances yourself. It definitely was the biggest thing for me. Coming from a…

  • Saving money and staying healthy as a PG student

    Sometimes it can feel that being a postgraduate student while managing finances is an art form. In current times, it is hard to focus on what we need as an…

  • Living Affordably and Sustainably – 4 Ways to Manage your Money at York

    Usefully enough, a lot of these tips to save money also happen to be tips for living more sustainably! We’re killing two birds with one stone in this blog post.…

  • Helping you prepare for uni life

    Starting to prepare for uni doesn’t have to mean reading, studying and getting ready for more advanced academic work. Of course, making your way through any reading lists, required pre-uni…

  • 6 tips for cooking on a student budget

    I love cooking. Picking ingredients, trying out new recipes, sharing my dishes with other people… it’s one of my favourite things to do and it is possible on a tight…

  • The Survival Guide to University Life

    The Survival Guide to University Life

    You’re caught out in the wilderness. A completely new environment, with no-one to do your laundry. Your life flashes before your eyes and you suddenly appreciate all the little things,…