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Student MoneySaving

Archives for January 2007

work/job for the summer?
Hi, I saw a thread about work experience but didnt want to hijack his thread, this pretty much is the same. Anyways, I am in my second stage of university and I would love to do some work in the summer just to make my CV look better than blank when I get a proper job. Problem is I have no idea what jobs are out there based…
I've had a student account for 4 years already and about to do another course
Hi All,, I've had a student account for 4 years already and about to do another course (3 years) - do you think that the banks will extend the interest free overdraft (i mean in time rather than increasing the amount of o/d available) to cover that or will i have to reapply? Anyone managed to get it for duration of 2…
Training to be a Doula
I'd love to train to be a Doula. Does anyone know if there are any free courses around or if it's possible to get funding to do it? Or if you can become one without training? All useful replies will be thanked.
Housing
Found this section on the nus site about housing, whether it be halls or a house, some useful info! http://www.nusonline.co.uk/info/housing/
Waterstones
Hello, I started my first year Uni this year and in September bought a couple of books which by showing my student ID card (not the NUS one) they gave me a 10% discount. Last week went to the same shop to buy another book and used some vouchers that I got for Xmas and this time I gave them my NUS card and they said that…
mature student funding,,,help
Im 39 and have given up work and presently doing an access course for bournemouth uni, Ive been offered a place commencing sept 07. for four years. I know that Im going to be extremely stretched as I have a mortgage along with normal living costs. I am presently applying for tuition costs but REALLY need advice and help on…
Advice of what a personal statement for social work should included
I have to write a personal statement for social work Ba and don't know where to start. I currently work for social services and had lots of experience with service users. I find it hard to draw out my experience and put it in writing and I don't want to go on too much. Any tips?
Advice on changing UCAS application
Hi all, I applied a few weeks ago to study at Kingston uni (Drama with Creative Writing) but since then I have been doing some thinking, and working out my cash flow :o for the next 5 years and I can see that its inpractical for me to study there. My 'local' (as local as it'll get) uni is East London and has a course that…
Electricity bills
Hey, wondering if anyone could tell me what they do regarding bills. I'm living in a 7 bed house and it currently costs about £5 a day for electricity which I think is a lot but I think it is because some people have electric heaters (not me) in their rooms which use quite a bit of electricity. The electricity isn't on a…
work shadowing for 2 days- Help!
Not sure if this is the correct place but, what sort of area should an A-level student studying Maths, Physics, Technology and History and doesn't have an idea what he would like to do, look in for 2 days of work shadowing? It is very urgent as letters should be sent out to companies by the end of January! Help much…
Plagiarism Detection Software
Hi I have been wrongly accused of plagiarism. A sentence that I wrote was similar to one on a website, so my university said I 'Lightly paraphrased'. I now have to write another 3000 words. The whole procedure has been an absolute nightmare. I know they use plagiarism detection software, I want to be able to do the same.…
ema and uni
can you still get ema while at uni
Has anyone left uni? Did you regret it? And a few more questions.
I have a few questions for anyone who cares to answer... 1) At what point did you leave? 2) Do you regret it? 3) How much did you have to pay? 4) What are you doing now? Today, I have this overwhelming urge to jack it all in. I really dread going back next week. I also dread having to part with £3,000 (if I left now, I'd…
Question for all you teachers or budding teahers..
Hi. Just wondering if anyone has any tips or views on how using computers in the classroom ect helps in the teaching process? This is especially in the case of primary education. Thanks in advance :)
Saving for Masters
Hi everyone, I'm currently trying to save enough money to pay for my MA (one year in London, fees are about £4,000, not much chance of getting funding but I'm trying anyway) Currently in the quest to find enough cash I'm doing the following: 1. Saving £500-£1000 a month (I do however need to check out the pages on which…
Thesis writing after a break.. is not a good idea!
I finally got things squared with the university, and my MPhil draft came back to me just before Xmas with notes and comments all over it. Was pleased to finally see it- it had been gone just over a year, but oh my goodness, sitting down and trying to work on it is HARD HARD HARD! See I sent in the draft and waited for it…
2 Return Train Tickets- Euston- Edinburgh- Free
Please pm me. Details are on travel board. Tickets are for tomorrow and returning on Monday, so must go today.
Graduate Schemes
I'm in my final year at university - only 12 weeks of lectures left now. It's scary stuff. I've been looking into management graduate schemes with some of the big companies and was wondering if anyone had any advice. Any recommendations of who to work for? Any big dos and don'ts? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Students who read the Financial Times or use the FT website
Any students that read the Financial Times or uses the FT website may find this useful http://www.ft.com/studentpromotion Oh I don't read it by the way! But if you need to for your course it may help.
Advice needed: Flatmate and boyfriend problem
I am moving into a student house with some friends. My flatmate is moving her boyfriend into our house. Now I don't mind because he is a nice person but the arangement they have come up with it that they would each pay half rent for the room they are staying in and they would pay an even share of the bills. He will not be…

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