University Blues.

There are so many great things that occur because of going to University. There is no doubt about that. You meet new and different people. You have the chance to start it on your own and develop a new Independence and responsibility for yourself.

 However I have found that there are severe consequences to going to Uni and they all stem from MONEY. This seems to form the root of many Uni student's problems. Living away from home you have to allocate money to fund your weekly food shop, toiletries, clothes and hair-cuts. That's not even including your nights out, your alcohol, and your in-frequent trips home for washing your clothes.

What happens when you don't have any MONEY?
Your new found Independence tumbles and crashes down as you ask your parents/guardians for a loan. Many students have had to and will continue to do so. There is no shame in asking for help, it takes more guts to ask than not to.
If you can't ask your parents/guardians for some MONEY to get buy then invest in looking for a worthy bank that will include a interest free over draft. This though you should do before moving away to Uni!

My suggestion? Natwest.
You get a rail card that saves soo much money, and you also get 250£ interest free over draft for your first semester which goes up to 500£ your next semester and then 1000£. This is a worthy thing to look out for bc it also means that once you graduate you can pay this money back without having to worry about interest.
Get a job! One day a week can help you so much! If you get a free day off of Uni then get your arse to a computer,print off your C.V and hand them out! You will develop an extra confidence and independence. It's YOUR hard earned MONEY! You can save it or you can put it towards food or something.

Interested in SAVING?
NUS cards are also a good investment! One payment of 11£ can save you so much MONEY in the long run. Discounts in top high street shops as well as online shops! Who knows with all the money you can effectively save could go to that UH-some pair of boots that you've been eye-ing up the past month!

I've not yet finished my 3 years @ Uni, in fact i'm only in my first year! However, i read an article that more and more post graduates are having to sign up for the dole. I for sure am going to do my best not to end up in that situation! I'm saving as much as i can from now on, as well as doing extra work! Your Uni encourages internships and work experience so go get some!

Any comments? Or Questions? Feel free to drop a line or two below ;)


By Cas the journo.