Budgeting & Finance
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The Gold Scholarship Programme (GSP) and Me
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...
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My experience as a first year Gold Scholar
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.....
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Debit Cards and Bank Accounts - An International Student’s guide
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...
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How to Save money as an International Student
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...
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Applying to university
The Application Process Initially, the prompt from my college tutor to start thinking about universities and potential next steps put me under pressure. I’d been avoiding the thought of it for as long as possible, but eventually, it got to...