A student’s guide on managing money

Being a student can be difficult especially when it comes to managing finances and dealing with paying rent and buying essential items. During a cost-of-living crisis, it can be tough to budget and cut down, but I am here to share some of my tips with you to help you understand your finances and budget…. Read more » about A student’s guide on managing money

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Money-saving app recommendations

Saving money and endless searching for discounts is a critical part of being a student. You’ve paid your tuition, you’ve paid your rent, now what? What money do you have left to spend on yourself? Don’t fret; I’m here to share my favourite apps to help you save money as a student. Food Shopping is… Read more » about Money-saving app recommendations

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Everything there is to know about undergraduate student finance for 2024 entry

Our Future Students Enquiry Team advisers are foundations of knowledge and every so often we ask them to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest blog about all things student finance for undergraduate students. What financial help can I get? Tuition Fee Loans to cover the full cost of your course. This… Read more » about Everything there is to know about undergraduate student finance for 2024 entry

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How BU’s postgraduate financial support helped me against every student’s worst enemy

Some students prefer to stay at the same university after their undergraduate degree and advance to postgraduate study, and I was no different. However, one of any student’s major worries is, “How am I going to pay for this?”. Having enough money and finding ways to spend less money has always been a part of… Read more » about How BU’s postgraduate financial support helped me against every student’s worst enemy

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Everything you need to know about student bank accounts

I’ll be honest, before coming to university I had no idea that student bank accounts were a thing, and so an article like this would have been quite useful! You might be thinking, what’s the point? I already have an account, why do I need another? One word: Freebies! Firstly let’s understand the difference between… Read more » about Everything you need to know about student bank accounts

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Top 5 things to do before moving to university!

Moving to university can be very daunting and scary. It was for me! I moved from the other side of the country in the middle of nowhere! But, when I learned these 5 tips, it made life much easier for me, now it’s my turn to share them with you! 1 – Pack to perfection!… Read more » about Top 5 things to do before moving to university!

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How the BU sport scholarship is helping me advance in my sport

This is a guest blog by Lucas Silva, BA (Hons) Business & Management student, talking about his BU Sport Scholarship for Powerlifting.  I started powerlifting in October 2019 and I’ve trained consistently over the last 3 and a half years minus a slight hiatus in early 2020. Powerlifting became a crucial part of my life,… Read more » about How the BU sport scholarship is helping me advance in my sport

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Combining my passion for sport and academic ambitions at BU

This is a guest blog by Zechariah Johnson, a student at BU studying MSc Data Science and AI, who also plays volleyball through the BU Sport Scholarship. When I was offered the opportunity to come set for the volleyball team at BU, I was thrilled to continue my education, continue playing the sport I love,… Read more » about Combining my passion for sport and academic ambitions at BU

My top tips on saving as a student

  When you’re a student, one of the hardest challenges is learning to budget your money. I’m going to outline some of my favourite discounts that you can use for day to day living to save money whilst living as a student. Travel First of all, travel! Whether that’s getting around your local town, commuting… Read more » about My top tips on saving as a student

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Why I chose my course in BU

Why Tourism Management? I am happiest when I am travelling. I absolutely love creating itineraries. The research itself is enlightening. I have often planned travel and accommodation for myself as well as friends and family. All those successfully executed plans gave me a sense of achievement and pushed me in the direction of taking formal… Read more » about Why I chose my course in BU