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Student MoneySaving

Archives for April 2007

dmg's Quiz for Tuesday!
Now this one I am stuck on ... You are going to bid for an object that you will only win if you offer more than the real value of the object. The real value is a number somewhere between £0 and £1000 but you do not know this value. The winner will be able to sell the item for 150% of its real value. How much should you…
Independent Student Needs Help
I am coming to the end of my 2nd year at uni I have a student loan I received near £5,000 odd last year and near £5,000 odd this year and I rent a room at a £100 a week within a flat share. I work events at some venues but its not permanent work. I have not had a permanent part time job whilst at uni as yet, in my first…
any hints for PGCE (secondary) application?
starting to think seriously about my application for a place on a PGCE education course. applications for the 2008/2009 cohort will begin in late september. im hoping to arrange some more work experience over the summer to strengthen my application. just wondering if anyone had any hints or tips for the whole process?
Student Credit Card
Before you all say don't get a credit card and so on. I have to get a credit card because I have some money issues (loan company didn't pay my last installment), I have bills to pay and I can't keep asking my parents for money. Before you say 'get a job' I need something to tide me over while I search for one. Can anyone…
How do university justify student fees?
Any comment? I release there are huge differences on school fees between UK and international students. How do university justify the fees they want to charge?
Harvard Reference help!!
can anybody help me with my referencing please? I need to know how i reference a internet site in the main body of my assignment. I can do it fully in the bibliography but im unsure about the main text version. I am using the harvard system Thank you :D
Just want to pick your brains!
Hiya all, I am currently in the process of picking my dissertation topic for next year and I am having huge problems choosing. I am doing an English Literature degree and have (kinda) settled on the idea of discussing Magic Realism in the writing of Roald Dahl. How did everyone else pick their topic (not just for English…
Student account for US study?
I wonder if this will be allowed ... I suspect not! I'm off to the US in August to do a DPhil - I have proof of a place and proof of funding. I'll need to keep a UK bank account going - will I be able to open a (co-op) student bank account on this basis? Cheers, rubuhoe
dmg's Quiz for Monday - it's Maths Again!!
I have done this, but would love anybody elses views! The three princes of Serendip Went on a little trip. They could not carry too much weight – More than 300 pounds made them hesitate. They planned to the ounce. When they returned to Ceylon They discovered that their supplies were just about gone When, to their joy,…
Thinking about going back to College...(DSA/Finance advice needed!)
Bit too long, ill repost!
driving lessons
i want to do an intense driving course and was wondering if anyone no the cheapest? would really apriecate any suggestions :money:
Is an OU grant possible if you already have a degree?
As I understand from the OU website you can get a grant for your fees paid if you meet certain conditions regarding income etc. BUT can you get an OU grant for fees if you already have a degree? Even if your new course is for personal development rather than change of career?
ARGH I'm so sick. Major student loan problem :(
I left uni in January and my uni were apparentely sorting everything out with the student loans company. However I've checked my online account with the loans company, and it seems that my tuition fees are being paid to my university even though I'm no longer there! On top of this, my university also have £1000 of MY money…
A level student account?
DS is studying A levels and only has a Woolwich for Kids account, which he's had since he was a few months old lol. Where would be best to go now? He does plan to go to Uni, but that won't be until September 2008. Any suggestions appreciated! Pennie :D
Complex Numbers
It's dmg's quiz hour again ... I missed my lesson on complex numbers (am off sick at the mo). Can someone help me with this please? Use the expansion of (cos a + i sin a)^3 to express cos 3a in terms of cos a, and sin 3a in terms of sin a. Easter Eggs (out of date, from Aldi) are on their way to the top answers! x
Student bank accounts
I appreciate that I am in a privileged minority, not needing to get into debt while at Uni, but I am looking for a good student bank account that pays interest on a small balance. All the decent interest-paying current accounts seem to require applicants to be over 21. Unless you can advise me otherwise... I look forward…
student accomm
Hi, my son is currently in halls at uni and decidedt he wanted to house-share next year. He and hisfriend found a three bed house, signed the tenancy agreement and paid the deposit. However, they are having trouble finding a third person and my son is having second thoughts. Although he has signed the agreement can he pull…
Loans for Further education Students
Hi My son has been accepted at kingston Uni to do Foundation Studies in Art & design. This is classed as Further education not higher education but still has Tuition Fees (about £900) and accommodation costs ( £3500 for the year). Can you advise how we can get student loan as I can't find anything in the normal channels…
Travelling abroad - student discount?
Hello everyone, I am a student and am planning a holiday in the summer with my family to Torronto and then New York. From Toronto, we would like to get a train to New York. Can anyone suggest any discounts available out there? A cheaper train deal, for example? Any help appreciated. Thank you.
SLC - Want me to pay back my grant? Advice please :(
Hi, I started uni last September and decided I couldn't afford to move away so stayed living at home - at least for the first year. I applied for a loan for my tuition fees, which was successful, and then I was told I could receive a grant amount ~£900. I took the grant of £900 and took a maintenance loan to match that…

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