Hello , Being a student is a time that you get your education in far more than your chosen course. For me it was a time I really learnt how to budget and how to survive on a rather small amount of money. I didn't have a loan and worked through University, so really had very little cash. I found out that this life skill has been one of my most useful. Not the History degree (although research has come in very useful to go into Journalism), but the being able to make £5 eek out for a week. With my own experience in mind I have compiled this boxset with great care and
insisit you forward it to the student in your life. Help them not go hungry this week! I also remind you all that Lidl do a box of veg for £1.50 - if cooked up quickly. This info could save someone a sleepless night due to a hungry tummy. Also - don't waste all your cash on booze! Have fun of course, but remember you are there to study and not to destroy your liver. |
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Preach over - if you are a student reading this, have a fantastic time and enjoy your studies. Make friends and say yes to stuff that you wouldn't normally do. Life gets serious enough pretty soon - so enjoy this time as best you can. If like me, you are working around your course: try and remember to have fun too! I wish someone had
told me this more. Vicky Parry Head of Content and Creative at MoneyMagpie.com xxx |
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