- [ ] Open a UK bank account
- [ ] Get a UK sim card
- [ ] Register with a GP
- [ ] Apply for a National Insurance Number (NI)
- [ ] Register with your university
- [ ] Get a UK Oyster card (for transport)
Top Money-Saving Tips
- Use student discounts (Unidays, Student Beans)
- Shop at budget supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl
- Use cashback and reward apps
- Cook meals at home instead of eating out
- Use public transport with a student Oyster card
- Buy second-hand textbooks or use library resources
- Take advantage of free university events and workshops
- Use discount codes and vouchers before online shopping
- Limit takeaway orders and plan weekly meals
- Share accommodation costs by renting with roommates
- Use energy-saving habits to cut utility bills