There was a time when students didn’t have to worry about money. Rents were low, even if the accommodation was often of questionable quality. But although students now enjoy much higher standards of accommodation, they...
Category - University
5 Free Dating Apps for Students in the UK
University should be about making friends, learning new things, budgeting, experiencing, but also dating apps. This is the period of your life where you can try new things, discover yourself and also understand who you...
July 17, 2017
5 European cities you need to visit in your 20s
Travelling is what opens your mind and lets you discover things you have never imagined. It could be a different culture, food or even language. It’s expensive, but Europe has become more inclusive and accessible...
July 15, 2017
How to pick your UCAS choices
When I decided I wanted to go to Uni in the UK, I was 16 and I didn’t have any clue on how to do it and where to start. After a few researches, I stumbled across UCAS and what it was (if you don’t know...
July 11, 2017
5 money saving tips for students
Life as a student can be quite tough, especially when it comes down to saving. You are always counting what it’s left, but never understanding how to manage your finances better. Recently, we have talked about how...
July 11, 2017
What UCAS means and why it matters
UCAS stands for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, which is a UK-based organisation whose aim is to operate the application process for British universities. If you plan to go to University, or you are, you...
July 9, 2017
10 jobs for full time University students
One of our most recent blog post was about working at Uni. My advice was to find a good Uni/work balance, but to always try to look for a job while studying. There are several reasons, but the most important is money...
July 9, 2017
What University means and why you should go
This blog post was firstly published on the University of Manchester Computer Science blog in October 2015. I want to post it again, because it’s a really transparent analysis on why University is so important. I...
July 9, 2017
Should you get a job at University?
When I went to Uni, I was lucky enough my parents could afford to pay for my living costs. At the same time, I received a tuition fee loan from the Government. This was great since I didn’t have to worry about my...
July 8, 2017
The value of an internship while being a student
University usually consists of three or four years. The length depends on your program and faculty. There are also other degrees that are even longer. In my case, when I went to Uni, I chose for a MEng in Computer...
July 4, 2017
