As your first year stretches out in front of you, how do you intend to make the most of it? What challenges will you face? How will you make your money last the year? How will you balance your social life, study and finances? UNIAID, the Students’ Charity, is here to help you prepare and cope…Here are some tips from….
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Make the most of the first few weeks
• Socialising –Talk to as many people as you can, not just the people you live with. Remember not to blow all of your cash in the first few weeks; there are lots of things which you can do for free, such as exploring the area.
• Pacing yourself - Going out every night in the first term may make you popular but could mean a serious lack of money (and social life) later in the year. Set yourself a spending limit, leave the rest at home. You can't spend what you don't have with you.
• Getting fresh - Visit the fresher fair / society day, who knows what you’ll find! Most societies and sports teams charge for membership, this fee might be few pounds or may be a lot higher for some sports teams so be sure you’ll make the most of it before you hand over your cash.
Stay Safe
One in three students are victims of crime. Don’t become another statistic. Safety isn’t sexy but as the cliché says, ‘it’s better to be safe than sorry’.