Financial tips and advice
- Start saving and set a goal for the amount you wish to save: this way you will reach it more easily.
- Set a limit on entertainment and stick to it: don’t spend your money for a sudden urge that you might regret later on.
- Apply for scholarships: keep looking around for opportunities and be persistent in your research.
- Get a part time job, including internships: it is a great way to make up your mind about your future career as well as making contacts in you field.
- Look for student’s discounts: there are many deals on travel tickets, food, books and electronics.
- Avoid eating out often: it will reduce your savings. Instead, pack a lunch or learn how to cook easy recipes.
- Don’t be late in returning rented books or dvds: you will have to pay a late fee.
- Keep track of your spending by using a computer spreadsheet: it will help you manage your budget in a simple and fun way.
- Take a cooling-off period when you want to buy something: you will eventually find something else that you would rather spend your money on.