For many of us, the first day of university coincides with the first day of freedom, but with that freedom comes financial responsibility. All of a sudden we have to house, feed, and clothe ourselves, not to mention pay for textbooks and transport and beer…

I worked part-time (sometimes several part-time jobs at once) to pay for uni. I think this is much more common these days. Tutoring is always a popular option for uni students. Most of my friends at uni didn’t work, so sometimes it was a drag having to go to work when they went off to the beach or the movies, but you do what you have to do.

They say these are the best days of your life (and they’re not far off) but the life of a student can often be a poor one, so here are some tips on saving at uni.

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