Budgeting & Finance

The cost of living crisis has made it a bit more difficult for students in the UK, particularly when you want to have enough money to go out and make friends in your first year. Here are some of my...

Student finance refers to money loaned by the government to students to cover the cost of their tuition fees and go towards their living costs. You have two types of loans: the tuition fee loan and the maintenance loan. In...

It's bizarre to think that so many educational, inspiring, and overall fun experiences I've had being a Gold Scholar would not have been a reality if I had given into my hesitance to apply for the programme. Fundamentally, I really...

To be honest, I remember applying to the Gold Scholarship Programme (GSP) with little faith in the success of my application; with only 50 out of a few thousand scholars being selected each year, I assumed my chances were low.....

I am officially done with my first year, and in retrospect, I realise that I’ve had some experiences with banks and managing money that I feel are worth sharing with first-time international students that are coming to the UK this...

Saving money can be challenging especially as an international student. You may not be used to the local prices and day-to-day expenses of living independently. However, do not fear as I’m here to give you my tips on saving and...