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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Alex Sebastian

Budgeting, student loans and finance tips for university freshers, according to experts

This year’s crop of freshers have either started university life now or will in the next couple of weeks, and it is likely to be the first time most have had to manage their own money.

An underrated aspect of going to university, particularly away from home, is properly managing a personal budget to cover accommodation, food, travel and a heavy helping of socialising.

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