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AND FINALLY… ENSURE YOU’RE PREPARED If you’re sharing a bathroom, bring flip flops! Trust us. FOR LIVING IN HALLS By the UCBloggers

DON’T FEAR THE KITCHEN You may very well have never cooked for yourself before. If not, you can’t beat a good student cookbook such as Student Eats: Fast, Cheap, Healthy – the best tried-and- tested recipes for students by Rachel Phipps, or SORTED: A Recipe for Student Survival by the Sorted YouTube channel, founded by University College Birmingham graduate Ben Ebbrell. Also, save money by cooking together. SHY? TRY NOT TO HIDE AWAY While it’s tempting to hide away on that first day, try and pluck up the courage to leave your door open. Someone is bound to stick their head around to say hello and as millions of graduates across the world will verify, it could be the start of a life-long friendship. At the very least, it’s someone to pop down the pub or coffee shop with, getting your social life at university underway! You may initially find it hard to manage your money at university. It’s tempting to splash the cash when your loan drops into your account, especially with Amazon only a click away. However, when you are living off baked beans, you might regret it. Make your cash last and keep your NUS card with you to make the most of discounts. BE THRIFTY – BUY SECOND-HAND Don’t be afraid to be thrifty and buy second- hand books and clothes. Yes, it’s great to have the latest gear, but it can be expensive and when it comes to books, why pay through the nose when you can buy a book from a former student for a fraction of the price? Also, you can make extra cash by selling them when you fancy or need something new. MONEY, MONEY, MONEY – MUST BE FUNNY

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