I am Ella Aaltonen from Finland studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design. When I first arrived at university three months ago, I decided to make a budget for each week. I withdrew the budgeted amount of cash and lived of that money for the week. It worked…for a while. Everybody has their own… Read more » about Learning to budget from experience
Live your life the fullest without breaking the bank
My name is Charlotte Tuohy from the USA, studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. When you arrive at Bournemouth University, it is such an exciting time, and there will be so much to do. However, it is important to remember to budget your money well, so you can enjoy your entire time here in Bournemouth!… Read more » about Live your life the fullest without breaking the bank
Be prepared to face anything that comes your way
I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying the MA Post Production Editing. One of my main concerns before coming to Bournemouth was how to eat healthy and socialize with my friends while on a budget. Thankfully, it is not as hard as it seems! Keeping track of your money During my first month in Bournemouth… Read more » about Be prepared to face anything that comes your way
Budgeting tips
Check out my top 10 tips when it comes to budgeting as a student!
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems…!
STUDENT FINANCE! One of the many god sends that helps us get through the year without going (too far) into our overdraft. Well, like most things in life there are pros and cons to everything, allow me to explain. Pro: the fact that you will have large sums of money in your account and can… Read more » about Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems…!
Money-saving tips!
Hello from Bournemouth! I am Jaime Gorman from Colorado, USA and currently on the MLit English programme at BU. At university, budgeting is very important! One of the best ways to save money is to utilise student discounts. There are many discounts available, but here are the ones that I use the most: Amazon Once… Read more » about Money-saving tips!
Student survival guide
Here is my student survival guide:
Budgeting as a student…
It’s the student stereotype to be a ‘poor student’, living off of baked beans and cereal, but with a bit of budgeting and planning you can make your money stretch. I’ve always thought budgeting and making sure I forward plan is important to avoid feeling stressed about money, so I can focus on other things… Read more » about Budgeting as a student…
Cooking and fending for yourself
When it comes to cooking, don’t expect gourmet, because unfortunately that’s not what you get. Smart Price is what you get. So from now on forget your best friend, your new best friend is ASDA. I used to be a bit of a food snob only buying branded food and never even looking at supermarket… Read more » about Cooking and fending for yourself
Josephine’s story: Living independently
For many students, going to university is probably their first taste of being away from home and fending for themselves. Josie’s here with her top tips for living independently…
Budgeting – is it really that hard?
“So, I have to pay my rent and bills, buy that book for my course and have money for going home… how am I going to do this?!” I am sure that at least one time in your university experience this thought will cross your mind, but budgeting is not something to be worried about…. Read more » about Budgeting – is it really that hard?
Budgeting Blues
By Sophie Wheeler 1st year BU student, BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and TV A common assumption surrounding students is that we are constantly broke and living off a diet of baked beans and tesco value vodka. And although for some, this may be a reality, it certainly doesn’t have to be. Living on a… Read more » about Budgeting Blues
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