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Supporting Students with the cost of living: Brighton Students’ Union

Hi everyone, I am Ilia Brighton Students’ Union President. We know the cost of living crisis is impacting students in different ways. Along with the University, we’re committed to easing the pressures you’re facing and making sure you have the support you need to thrive at university. Check out some of the ways that we…

Budget-Friendly Living: Student savings strategies

For many of us receiving our student loan payments, it’ll be the first time in our lives we’ve ever had that much money. However, with the new found freedom of student life, all that money can end up getting spent surprisingly quickly, especially with cost of living affecting us all. To ensure that you’re able…

Maximising student discounts

Hi, my name is Zuzana and I am here to share with you some tips on how to get the most out of your student discount! Grab your student ID and get ready to maximise your discounts. Now is the time to turn your status as a student into a superpower for saving. Always ask…

Smart Savings: A student’s guide to budgeting success at university

Managing your finances at university might feel overwhelming but do not fear—I’ve got a budgeting strategy that’s been such a great tool for keeping me on track. Let’s dive into my approach of categorising using money pots. Mastering the four money pots So, you’ve got four money pots, and you’re going to want two sets—one…

Budget friendly meal planning: eating well on a student budget

Hello everyone! My name is Serena, and I am here to share with you my tried and tested advice for eating good food on a student budget. Shopping – budget supermarkets are your bestie Eating well on a student budget can be challenging, but with a bit of planning and smart shopping, it becomes much…