Hi everyone, I am Ilia Brighton Students’ Union President.  We know the cost of living crisis is impacting students in different ways. Along with the University, we’re committed to easing the pressures you’re facing and making sure you have the support you need to thrive at university. Check out some of the ways that we are supporting our students: The Pantry Running low on money and groceries? The Pantry’s got your back. Located on every campus, it’s your go-to spot for FREE non-perishable food and toiletries. Swing by during term time, grab what you need, and rest assured knowing that ..read more

For many of us receiving our student loan payments, it’ll be the first time in our lives we’ve ever had that much money. However, with the new found freedom of student life, all that money can end up getting spent surprisingly quickly, especially with cost of living affecting us all. To ensure  that you’re able to get the most out of your time at uni, here are a few useful money saving tips: Saving on the bills When living away from home, house bills tend to become your largest monthly payment other than rent. Particularly in winter, when you want to stay warm and cosy, gas and electrici ..read more

Angelica, English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) Hello everyone! My name is Angelica, and I’m here to share with you some ideas for a fun day out in Brighton on a budget. Continue reading for a full day of activities for under £10! Explore Brighton for free Being on a student budget can be challenging, but there’s plenty of fun things you can do in Brighton for free. Start your day with a walk along the seafront and visit some of the independent shops and galleries under the arches to the right of the pier. You could also visit the Fishing Museum for an interesting insight into Bri ..read more

Mia, Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) student Managing your finances at university might feel overwhelming but do not fear—I’ve got a budgeting strategy that’s been such a great tool for keeping me on track. Let’s dive into my approach of categorising using money pots.  Mastering the four money pots  So, you’ve got four money pots, and you’re going to want two sets—one in your main bank account and the other in your savings accounts. In your savings account you will have the bulk of the term money, separated into each category. Then weekly, you will transfer your weeks budget from each c ..read more

Hello everyone! My name is Serena, and I am here to share with you my tried and tested advice for eating good food on a student budget.  Shopping – budget supermarkets are your bestie  Eating well on a student budget can be challenging, but with a bit of planning and smart shopping, it becomes much more manageable.  I swear by budget supermarkets, and my personal favourite is ALDI. The prices are unbeatable, and in my opinion, the quality is just as good as pricier options. Give it a shot if you haven’t already, you can create some really lovely meals with just £5.   ..read more

I always knew I would attend university, particularly entering secondary school. However, I wasn’t clear on what I wanted to study as I enjoyed many different areas of biology and history, but at A-level, I found a deeper interest in evolution and nature-based science. I applied through Clearing as I didn’t get the results I wanted, which on reflection, may have been due to undiagnosed neurodivergence and family matters. I was offered foundation courses, but at the time I’d been at sixth form for three years and wanted to get straight into an undergrad course. I knew about the University of B ..read more

Attending university had always been a dream for me since the first career talk I had at my primary school. Towards the end of the academic year, our schools arranged for some successful people to speak to us about the importance of having a goal to work towards. They asked each of us what we wanted to be when we grew up and I almost knew, although the answer changed every year! Honestly, I was not clear about what I wanted to study until an opportunity for me to study abroad came along. This, for me, was a once-in-a-lifetime dream about to come true. I had to sit down and decide on the ..read more

For a bit of background about me, I have always wanted to come to university, as personally it looked like the best pathway for what I wanted to study. I have known I wanted to study architecture since I was a little girl as I was always fascinated by it and by the dream of designing my own house one day. Why I went through Clearing I ended up coming to study Architecture BA(Hons) through the Clearing process, as I unfortunately did not get the A-level grades required for my first and second choice universities. I was quite heartbroken, but have since learned that it didn’t matter and have ha ..read more

Before starting my studies as a Architecture BA(Hons) student, I knew close to nothing about the field. Now looking back on it, I believe that was what enticed me. My studies have been far from usual since I started university during the Covid pandemic. Nevertheless, my time at Brighton University has been eventful and fulfilling. In this blog, I will delve deeper into the last year of my studies to highlight what a day in a life of an architecture student might entail. I wish I could tell you that I am one of those people who wake up hours in advance and get a full gym routine in before goin ..read more

I was clear about the course I wanted to study but was confused in choosing the most appropriate university for me. During the post-Covid situation in 2021, I was expecting my school marksheet and certificate, which was mandatory to upload in the application for university. But unfortunately, the result got very delayed from the examination board. Therefore, there was no other option for me than to apply through Clearing. Why I chose Brighton for my Physical Education degree I had many options of other universities. However, my sister is a University of Brighton graduate. She had a very posit ..read more