The academic year has started. Classes are running. You’re getting the hang of what is where and how to get there. Other things have been sorted out, or are in process. Accommodation. Books. Food. So many things to pay attention to, much of it new, especially if you’re a first year. It can feel totally … 24 February 2025 – Managing Time and Money

For some of you, this may be the first time that you have had to look after yourself when it comes to food. This can be very stressful, especially on a small budget. Here are some pointers from other students who have walked this road:Try to eat more fruit and vegetables than anything else. A slice of … 17 February 2025 – Feeding Yourself on a Small Budget

Three weeks ago, on 20 January, we sent you a slightly longer newsletter titled “It’s up to me … and I can.” That was based on interviews for a podcast series called Change in One Generation – the stories of people just like you, who came from difficult circumstances and found their way to success. They all … 10 February 2025 – Yes You Can

The beginning of the year is a topsy-turvy time, full of excitement and a little bit of fear, full of people and events and busyness. First years are independent for the first time, free to make your own choices. It may be the first time that you have some money in an account that you … 3 February 2025 – The Double-Edged Sword of Freedom