Despite getting student discount, living from a student budget can be hard! Being able to manage your finances through university is so important. To help you through your university life, we have put together our personal top tips to manage your money over your time at university. Work out a budgeting plan If your planning to live on your student loan plus any extra money you will get from a part time job, you should start to budget your income and outgoings in order to know if you have enough money to fund everything. Coming up with a spending plan will save yourself a lot of stress through the term! Take a look at this student budget calculator to help get your finances in order. Choose a good student bank account Think about choosing a student bank account that would suit your needs. Most banks now offer incentives when you sign up to a student account with them, such as 0% overdrafts or railcards. It is worth having a look into all the different options before choosing your student bank account. Get a part time job If you’re struggling to live from the income of your student loan – […]
Summer is great for students to let their hair down after a busy term of studying and exams, it is so important to have that well-deserved break you’ve been longing for. We have suggested a few enjoyable – and also useful – things to do this summer, to make the most of your time off. Get networking Even though you have finished university for the summer, it is important to still carry on networking throughout your time off – you probably already do this without even thinking! Keep meeting new people, make new connections on LinkedIn and never stop keeping a log of everything you do. This will ultimately help you in the long-run when you have finished your degree and need some useful contacts. Get a summer job or internship Although taking a whole summer off seems like a good idea to begin with, we understand it can get feel a bit mundane after the first few weeks. Getting yourself a part-time summer job or even a short-term internship could be the best option for you. After all, you will need a bit of spare cash to fund your exciting activities this summer! Make sure you take a look […]