5 Hacks to save your money while studying UK

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Necessary Hacks to Save Money while Studying in
the UK 
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Necessary Hacks to Save Money while Studying in
the UK 

• Studying abroad is a life-altering but confusing
  process. The United Kingdom is a highly popular
  choice for international students to study at
  globally recognized universities. Moreover,
  studying in a different country can be a lifetime
  experience for international students. However,
  it can cost you a good number of pennies, time,
  and effort. In spite of that, an organized and
  efficient budget plan can help you manage your
  studying and living expenses more effectively.
  This is why, before leaving your home country,
  ensure that you consider expenses like
  accommodation, food, health insurance,
  entertainment and travel along with your tuition
  fee while calculating your total expenses in the
  United Kingdom. Moreover, living and other
  expenses in the UK vary on the basis of an
  individual's lifestyle and personal
  circumstances. At the very beginning, foreign
  students should start out calculating the costs
  that they will have to bear during their study
  period. Lets take a look at each of the costs
  and the ways to manage those while studying and
  living in the UK.

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• Scholarship or Funding
• Tuition fees at UK universities largely depend on
  the institution and course youve enrolled in.
  Moreover, in the UK, there are many high-ranking
  universities and colleges with their own fees and
  structures. The tuition fee also differs
  depending on the location of your university. For
  example, there are four countries under the
  United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern
  Ireland, Wales) umbrella and international
  tuition fees vary between these nations as well.
  Also, the tuition fees depend on the student's
  level of degree.

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• Getting a scholarship or funding from the
  university or from a professors is the common way
  to reduce your tuition fees. If you get a
  scholarship youll be able to save a large amount
  of money. UK universities offer a large number of
  scholarships for both local and international
  students. We would recommend you to look at
  national-level scholarships to find open
  scholarships. Your community and school are a
  good starting point to look for them as well.
  Your guidance counsellor or anyone designated to
  help graduating seniors can provide you with
  several scholarships available for seniors. You
  may also contact the Universities
  representatives. Most of the information you may
  also get on the University website.

• The scholarships are
• Commonwealth Scholarship
• Rhodes Scholarship
• Fulbright Scholarship
• The Chevening Scholarship
• The Global Study Awards
• The Royal Society Grants
• Gates Cambridge

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2. Student Accommodation vs Living at Home

• In the UK the accommodation costs vary on a large
  scale. Most UK universities provide on campus
  accommodation facilities called the Halls of
  Residence to international students. These can be
  full board or self-catered. In addition, cities
  like London, Nottingham, Manchester are hugely
  costlier than other cities and towns.
  International students can live either in their
  university dorms or residences or go for private
  or shared apartments in the UK. As most UK
  universities offer accommodation for
  international students, it should be the most
  preferred and financially beneficial option for
  them and as a result, the foreign students can
  reduce their expenses. Furthermore, living
  on-campus residency will add conveniences for
  students as their campuses are just a walking
  distance away. Moreover, they can save their
  transportation costs. Also, the students can
  share their rooms with other students at the very
  beginning. However, if you get lucky youll get a
  separate room with an attached bathroom.

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• 3. Using Public Transport in England
• If youre going to London, England you will
  discover a highly organized public transport and
  you should take advantage when youll be here.
  Youll need an Oyster Card to use the British
  public transport. However, it can be difficult
  for you to identify which option of Oyster Card
  is more suitable for you. Here's a breakdown
  which might be helpful for you.

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• Top up as You Go Card
• If you are not going to use your public transport
  more frequently itll be the best option for you.
  You can buy this one at a top up machine only for
  5 and you can use it at all zones.

• Student Card
• Students need to submit an online application as
  a proof that they have enrolled at a UK
  university to get the student card. The card will
  cost 20 which can be reimbursed once the card
  expires. Moreover, the card will save 30 of
  their regular costs.

• Monthly Card
• If youre planning to use your Oyster Card very
  frequently, it can be the best option for you.
  Youll have the option to buy a prepaid monthly
  Oyster card that will allow you unlimited travel
  between the selected zone. In addition, it will
  be effective for you for the long run.

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4. Grocery and Shopping Tips

• There are plenty of grocery stores in the UK to
  choose from, but it is good to know which ones
  will get you the best deals. Sainsburys and
  Tesco are the cheapest and well known for
  international students. Students will find
  everything they need.
• Youll need homeware items after your landing in
  the UK especially if youre going to live in an
  apartment or student housing. You can buy these
  things from Primark or Poundland. You will find
  bed, bath and kitchen necessities. You need to
  remember that youre purchasing all these things
  only once. So, you dont need to worry about the
  cost.

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• 5. Free Entertainment in London
• You will get this good deal of entertainment only
  in London and finding these things wont be
  difficult for you at all. As London is a city to
  walk around with plenty of fascinating
  architecture and history, you will never get
  bored in this city. Moreover, you can visit most
  of the museums without spending a single penny in
  England. The United Kingdom also has a large
  number of parks where you can spend some quality
  and peaceful time and you dont need to spend
  money here as well. The Regents and Green Park
  are two most beautiful British parks.
  Furthermore, if you want to enjoy the sunset, The
  Sky Garden is a wonderful place to go.

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6. Dont Rush toBuy Books

• You might get a shock at the beginning of your
  academic year when youll receive a reading list
  which might be more expensive than your parents
  house. You need to find out which books you must
  buy because believe it or not buying these books
  can be a waste of money. As for the others, if
  need be, you can always borrow them from the
  library.

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Conclusions In the end, it is true that
international students often get a pretty bad
reputation for their questionable money
management skills. So, you can start making your
plan from now on since you have got an idea of
costs of living and studying in the United
Kingdom.
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