I just graduated this year, and I remember thinking that finishing university would feel super dramatic. The graduation gown. New job. Adulthood. One day you’re a student, the next day you’re not, and suddenly letters, emails and pay slips start landing in your inbox that feel very… adult. Over the last few months since I graduated, I’ve been trying to understand all of …
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Recently, it’s been much harder for students to live on a tight budget – part-time jobs and budgeting can help, but recent rent and price rises have been so high that money can be a real source of worry. At King’s, we’re fortunate to have a Housing & Money Advice Service (and the Money Mentors!) who are here to show you where you can access support during …
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When people talk about “future-proofing your finances”, it often sounds like some far away advice meant for graduates with full-time jobs, pensions, and disposable income. As students, it’s easy to feel like money is something to properly think about later. In reality, university is where many of our lifelong financial habits are quietly formed, whether we realise it or not! As an international student, I’ve had a slightly different experience managing money …
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