Four people carrying guitar cases on the Abbey Road pedestrian crossing in London, made famous by The Beatles in the 1960s. St Johns Wood, London, England. Credit: britainonview/ Jack Barnes.
August 2007
New notebooks? Check. Highlighters? Check. Coffee? Check.
And just like that, another school year is upon us.
Not quite ready to set the alarm? Before you head back to the daily grind of reading lists
and writing papers, step back and have a big picture look at some UK study options,
from who to ask about UK study abroad (our Student Ambassadors will be happy to
help!), what to eat across the pond (check out our top five ways to not go hungry) and
how to stay up to date on everything about UK study, whatever your degree level.
But first things first: you don't need to pinch pennies to eat well - we've got 5 tips
that'll keep the Ramen away for another day. Tonight, we feast!
1. Go card shopping. Getting a supermarket membership card is a sure-fire way to
make sales signs shine especially for you - and cards are usually free! From
Sainsburys to Tesco, it's worth stopping by the courtesy desk to get the green
light on the best buy-one-get-one-free offers.
2. Go shopping later. Be patient - consider getting your groceries later in the day,
when perishables like baked goods sometimes go for reduced rates. Instant
gratification is so overrated.
3. Go out to eat. Sounds a bit counterintuitive, but it's really not. Keep your ear to
the ground on specials at local restaurants and eat out on the cheap.
4. Put the kettle on. A nice cup of tea is a great way to end a good meal -and it
won't just warm the belly, it'll warm the soul.
5. Have a potluck and try something new. You don't have to be skint (broke, for
those of you not fluent in Brit) just because you socialize. Start a dining collective
and make up your own menu for food with friends that doesn't break the bank.
If you're still stateside, don't forget that starting on September 1, changes to UK
student visa regulations will take effect - US citizens who will be studying in the UK for
less than six months will be stamped as "Student Visitors" on arrival at their port of
entry, and Entry Clearance will be required of students whose courses last six months or
more or who wish to work (including unpaid internships and voluntary work.) Got
questions? Read through our Visa FAQs for more information.
All the best for the new school year!
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