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Save 5p pieces
Eveybody saves coppers, but save 5ps as well, you'll be surprised how they add up!
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How's it going for all the newbie students
I just wanted to know how everyone is getting on starting their courses, I know there are a fair few Social work students out there, like me and wondered how you were all getting on (not just SW students) I've been there for 2 weeks now and I feel scared overwhelmed and out of my depth. Am I the only one? I've got my first…
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How can I 'read for a degree' if the resources aren't available???
This kind of links in with a post about library fines. 120 students told yesterday to read 2 chapters of a particular book, and 1 chapter of another. They have 25 copies in the library. By closing time last night, ALL copies are loaned out for a week!!! There are none remaining for reference, to read whilst in the library.…
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Bursary amount for PGCE (non-degree)?
I am starting a PGCE next sept and a PTLLS in jan this year, i hope to teach Anatomy, physiology and pathology after. I have had no luck in finding out Bursary and Golden hello amounts for non degree routes? Any one able to help?
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Martin on Student Essentials
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/studentessentials/video_emp.shtml A good watch. However, when he said 'don't listen to your grandparents about borrowing' which I thought, well !!!!!!, it was actually my mum that said don't get it, and explained it, she still didn't understand. However, my grandparents did and they said go for…
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Best Oyster discount
Hi, my first post and apologies if its been covered already - Im a student and have a Young Persons Railcard and was wondering what is cheapest discount available for a student with an Oyster card: applying for a student Oyster photocard or registering my student railcard to receive the lower cap? Thanks in advance for any…
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So how much did you get?
I am just wondering what people's situation is. I have roughly £12.50 per week after my accommodation has been paid. Has there possibly been error? To say its unworkable is being generous..
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Help for working student mum
I am on a NHS funded course attracting a bursary of £8000 which is made up of basic bursary dependants allowance and PLA. I have also applied for the student loan which will be £2265 (approved just not through yet). I also work which i receive £4300 per annum I work 16 hours a week. I also gert working families tax credit…
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UK student studies in USA
Does anyone have any ideas of how to fund studies in USA. Our son is studying in South Carolina. He was funded due to the sports he could offer. He has since developed glandular fever, and is unable to take part in sport. Therefore he is not eligible for any more help. Does any one have any ideas of the best way to carry…
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When is student loan money paid in?
I've noticed that my student loan hasn't been paid in yet but the term starts tomorrow, and I've already had to spend £300 on equipment, college membership and bus pases. When on earth are they going to pay it in?
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Save money on food
I save loads on food by collecting plastic takeaway cartons, and making a big stew (or whatever), ladeling it out into the cartons & freezing them. Thaw one out for a meal and add rice or pasta! ;)
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Halifax charges on student / Current account
Had a halifax student account. Aug 14th was the date i was given when the student status turned into a current account. So i got a graduate account with RBS, transfered £1700 to my halifax account to get it at 0 - my halifax account whent from -£1,700 (overdrawn) to 0 around the first week in september so i had around 2…
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Ema
Hi all The most frustrating experience ever!:mad: My daughter sent her application off in the first week of September (this after about 5 requests for an application form!) and has heard nothing. I know there are major problems (about 162,000 applications that haven't been processed). I phoned on Monday and was told her…
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Student wanting work in Summer 2009, Willing to travel within the UK.
Hi, I am a 20 year old male student. In the future I would like to a career that involves children. It might seem a little way off, but I was thinking in the summer holidays 2009, I’d like too do something that not only worth while but which would look good on my CV to future employers. I am looking for some kind of…
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uni library - fines
I don't know if this is common across all uni library but here are our loan periods and fines. I think they are very expensive for a uni library fine. I want to know other peoples opinions and what other people pay. Undergraduate Students Undergraduate students are permitted to borrow an overall maximum of 23 items from…
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Student Maintenance loan
I have no requirement for the maintenance loan offered. However. I pay it back at 4.5% interest (i think?). Can i not take the loan, stick it in a high interest, no access account for the years I'm at uni then take the loan and initial interest to pay off the loan and be left with the other 5% (or so) interest? It's a…
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uni library - fines
I don't know if this is common across all uni library but here are our loan periods and fines. I think they are very expensive for a uni library fine. I want to know other peoples opinions and what other people pay. Undergraduate Students Undergraduate students are permitted to borrow an overall maximum of 23 items from…
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Buying/borrowing books. Where can you expect cheap & quick service?
I've been given an exhausting reading list but many books are not available at the Uni library. Amazon offers some of the titles for high prices. Where should I be looking? Any recommendations? (please relocate if inappropriate)
