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How does the cost of living crisis affect university students?

Becoming a university student is a new and exciting adventure

Michael Theodoridis

21 February 2024

Antonella is one of our Essex students who studied abroad in Mexico in 2021-2022 and is now a Frontrunner in the Essex Abroad team. Antonella shares below what is important to know before going abroad…

Essex Abroad, Antonella Cinotti

17 February 2023

One of the best and worst things about growing up is that we go from every meal being provided for us to a point where we eventually have to sort out our own munch.

Franklin

10 August 2021

Getting ready to move out of home and into uni can be pretty daunting. Here are a few things you can do to help with the transition to uni before you even get there!

Olivia Burns

25 May 2017

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How does the cost of living crisis affect university students?

I wish I knew before going abroad

The 1.5 Life Hack: How to cook, save and eat well!

Getting Uni Ready