Tag: finances
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Five 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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My experience coming to Uni from a low-income household
Hi, I’m Emma – I’m a second year law student at the University of York. Today, I’m going to be talking about coming to York as a low-income student. Who…
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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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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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Being You at York – A working-class experience
Being working-class and coming to university, I had the fear of not fitting in. When writing my UCAS application, I was unsure whether university was really for ‘people like me.’…
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Scholarships at the University of York
Hello, prospective scholars (or those who may have seen some of the opportunities that York offers, but aren’t sure whether they should give it a go *hint, you should*.) This…
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Being friends with your finances and funding your postgraduate degree
Before beginning my year as a postgraduate, I was filled with excitement for the coming year. However, I was also slightly anxious on how I was going to make it…
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Managing your postgraduate finances
My name is Sonam and I’m currently studying for a PhD in Mechanistic Biology at York. Managing postgraduate finances can be a challenge, so I thought I’d share my experiences…
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Money, Money, Money
Managing finances can be one of the trickier aspects of coming to university. It’s highly likely that you won’t have managed your own money before, at least not at the…