The principles of budgeting are simple, but may be hard to put into practice. There is plenty of advice available, but it is all based on the same simple statement: do not spend more than you can afford
Managing your student budget
Student accommodation in the UK
There is a wide variety of accommodation options available to students in the UK, from university-owned halls to houses, flats and privately operated residences offering luxury studios and shared apartments
An architect abroad: a Greek postgrad’s experiences in the UK
Betty is a Greek student currently studying architecture in the UK. She loves the experimental culture and freedom of her study and here she shares her experience and advice…
Student insurance
When travelling to a new country it’s wise to have some back-up security in case something should go wrong
Welfare in the UK
It may take a little while to adjust to your new lifestyle in the UK
Student life: off campus
The lively experience as a student in the UK doesn’t end as soon as you step off campus. There is plenty to do around the UK, and you are often offered a sample of the country’s delights at a discounted rate
Keeping healthy
For many students, starting university in the UK will be their first experience of living away from home, and it’s important to remember to look after your own well-being to help keep yourself happy and healthy
Contacting home
When you’re in the UK, you’ll want to hear the voices of your friends and family back home. Or at least be able to communicate with them and find out what’s going on in each other’s lives
Returning home
Going back home will not just involve packing your belongings and catching a plane. There will be many things that you have to do to pick up your life as seamlessly as possible back home and to take full advantage of your time in the UK
Adjusting to life in the UK
The UK is a great place to live as well as study. It is a vibrant, fun multicultural country with beautiful scenery, historic sights and some of the best museums, art galleries and cinemas in the world