How to look like you own nice things
Being a student means being in a permanent state of broke. Textbooks, fees and supplies tend to drain your bank account every month. And it doesn’t help that working full-time and studying full-time is almost
Month: November 2015
How to pay for your studies as a “later in life” student
You’ve made the big decision to go back to university. You’re keen to broaden your mind and are excited about the opportunity to learn more, do more, achieve more and earn more! Studying later in
What types of insurance do young people need?
If you are young you might think of insurance as the type of thing you only need concern yourself with later on in life. But this could be a mistake. Insurance could save you a
Advice on moving in with friends
Moving out of your parents’ home and into a house with friends is always exciting. You can’t wait to live with your favourite people. You won’t need to worry about travelling to visit them because
TECH REVOLUTION = EXCITING NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
With almost daily, rapid advances in technology, the opportunities provided in the IT sector continue to expand and evolve at a similarly fast pace. This means that prospective students – regardless of their major field
4 Financial Mistakes You Make When You Start Out
You’re about to start your first job, which means you’re soon going to be getting your first pay cheque. This is an incredibly exciting time in your life and you should enjoy it to the
Is an engineering career for you?
Still not sure what you want to do in life? What career you choose is one of the most important decisions you will be called on to make in life. No pressure! If you are
Advice for living as a student
Being a student isn’t easy but it does allow for a great deal of freedom. But with freedom comes responsibility – you need to look after yourself and take care of your own needs. Living
Jobs which are not as cool as you may think
Jobs – We all reach a crossroad in our life where we have to choose between career paths. Maybe you look to your older siblings and try to figure out if they have a cool
Your holiday job as a babysitter
Gaining work experience during student holidays is an invaluable experience. An option to consider is looking after children, especially if you are studying to become a teacher. Babysitting isn’t the toughest job in the world