Figuring out how to manage finances as a student can be tough, particularly if you’re an NHS student required to participate in mandatory unpaid placements throughout the year. I’ve worked for the NHS as a health care worker for 3 years and have met many students. Alongside this, I am a social work student in… Read more » about My budgeting tips for NHS students
Budgeting tips
Being a mature student who lives with my own family including a 4-year-old, I have to make sure that my money is organised and that every last penny is budgeted for. On the nursing course, you automatically get an additional NHS bursary to help you whilst on the course and this is, as the student… Read more » about Budgeting tips
How I manage a part-time job and my budgeting top tips
In this vlog, I’d like to tell you about how I manage a part-time job alongside my studies, as well as how I budget at uni. I hope my top tips are helpful and give you an idea about how to manage your finances when at uni.
From a final year, to a first year
I am so jealous of everyone going into first year, you are in for the best experience of your life! I wish I could start it all over again. If I did start all over again, these are some of the things I wish I knew from the beginning. 1. Living experience It is important… Read more » about From a final year, to a first year
What I spend in a week
I thought it could be fun to share with you what I spend in a week explaining what I buy, where I get it and any budgeting tips I have along the way. Before filming I’d already done a big shop the week before and bulk bought meats, pasta, canned foods etc so this… Read more » about What I spend in a week
Managing a student budget
This is a guest blog by Sirin Arif, who is studying BSc (Hons) Design Engineering. I joined BU in 2019 to study Design Engineering. I moved from London to Bournemouth getting away from the city but also from my job and my most loved sport, kayaking. I am an athlete competing in marathon and sprint… Read more » about Managing a student budget
How I manage my student finance
One thing most students worry about before coming to university is money. But, don’t worry, you won’t have to live off Pot Noodles because that is all you can afford. That is a myth. You can eat well and do all the things you want to. The trick is budgeting. Some people do end up… Read more » about How I manage my student finance
Budgeting as a Bulgarian student at BU
Coming to Bournemouth University from Bulgaria has been the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced. I remember adjusting to my new lifestyle – the first month was an absolutely surreal experience. Not only did I now have to live on my own, but I also had complete control over my monthly budget. Additionally, the sheer amount… Read more » about Budgeting as a Bulgarian student at BU
Budgeting – A Student’s Financial Life-hacks
Handling finances can be tricky, especially when you’ve moved to a new place. The currency is different, the prices of commodities are new and most students are dealing with a fixed budget – having to balance basic needs, school supplies as well as at least a little bit of a social life. This blog is… Read more » about Budgeting – A Student’s Financial Life-hacks
Budgeting as an Indian in BU (Dubai edition)
Budgeting is an essential life skill, especially for a student. Moving across countries requires meticulous planning in all aspects, one of which is finance. It can be overwhelming to set a budget when you don’t know how expenses compare between countries. I did some research to understand what my monthly budget would look like. But… Read more » about Budgeting as an Indian in BU (Dubai edition)
Eat like a nutritionist (on a budget)
Trying to eat healthily can be overwhelming, given the ever-increasing amount of information out there. Healthy eating has been eclipsed by trends. There is always a new diet that can fit you in that dress faster or a newly discovered “superfood” that can transform your brain or a “detox tea” that will give you the… Read more » about Eat like a nutritionist (on a budget)
Tips for Easy Travelling
Hi guys! I’m Malvika Shahi and I’m doing my Masters in Creative Writing and Publishing at Bournemouth University. Travelling around the UK on a budget is quite easy, you can read all about it on our blog about Exploring the UK on a budget. So, now that you’ve booked your tickets and are ready to… Read more » about Tips for Easy Travelling