Beyond the four walls of the classroom, there is a world of opportunity waiting to be tapped into, and it comes in the shape of an apprenticeship.
Money
A Glasgae Valentine’s on the cheap
Whether you can’t wait for it or you just can’t wait for it to be over, Valentine’s Day is officially here. While love is free, Valentine’s can cost a lot.
The Pros and Cons of Choosing an HMO Licenced Flat
Now that the second semester of university has begun and another wave of essay writing and exam preparation is upon us, the time has come to start thinking about living arrangements for next year.
Fighting food waste through freebies
Would you willingly throw some cash directly into the bin? I’d imagine not, but that’s basically what you’re doing when it comes to food waste.
How to save money when you’re a poor student
With balancing deadlines, exams and a part-time job, students tend to have enough on their plate without having to worry about money. Just because it is the stereotype that all students are poor, doesn’t mean that has to be the reality. We’ve gathered some tips to help you save the pennies and hold onto your […]
Student lifehacks: how to spend less on food
If you’ve managed to splash most of your student loan already this month, but don’t know what you actually bought, it was probably just food. Have you ever been unable to justify spending that £20 on a new top but had no problem spending just as much on a takeaway or eating out? Of course […]
Get rich quick
Permanently skint? We feel you. There’s never enough money to let you do everything you want to. And sadly, it doesn’t grow on trees. So what are you supposed to do to stop your wallet from feeling quite so empty? We’ve got some quick money making ideas to boost your earning potential. 1. Sell your […]
Money Hacks: Here’s how to save money now
Each year we hear more and more scary reports about young people struggling to manage their money. The latest found that more than a third of young people have debts of almost £3,000 and experience significant concerns about cash. The survey, that questioned over 2000 people aged 18 to 24, found that they borrowed using credit […]
The UK’s most affordable student cities revealed
Being a student is EXPENSIVE. Between books and rent and nights out and hangover cures (green juice is NOT CHEAP, guys), it all adds up. Savethestudent’s 2015 Student Money Survey showed that your average student is spending £745 a month. Ouch. So it’s handy (especially if you’re thinking UCAS applications after the summer) that Marbles.com have done […]