Major Project - idea development

Cat and I met today to discuss our ideasss.

Here is what we talked about -



Research on topics to make videos about

Finance – student finance calls, budgeting – making correct money decisions, making it last, rent & bills, (TV licence, water, electricity, gas etc)
- Shopping- discounts, fresher fayres, free stuff, giveaways, discount cards (NUS, railcard, student bus card) loans, credit cards, overdrafts

Relationships – meeting new people, relationships with tutors, fellow students, having a relationship before or during university

Food – staying healthy, cooking for yourself on a small budget, basic cooking skills, easy recipes, you don’t have to eat like a ‘student’, go home as much as you can, don’t turn down free food!, try to limit eating out, if you do, research restaurant discounts, protecting your own food from housemates! Or fairly divide cooking responsibilities and food shopping – joint bank account??, (positives and negatives when sharing!)

Coursework – staying on top of it, how to deal with it when you have left it to the last minute, what happens if you fail, where to get essay help, tips- read as much as possible, try to do a little bit every day or as often as possible, plagiarism, curing procrastination, work flow techniques, organising your computer files etc, back up files, plan, research, time management, don’t log on to facebook, (ten reasons to not go on facebook), take breaks, if you deserve them!

Accommodation – council tax exemption letter, landlords, living with strangers/friends, cleaning tips (landlord stress! Deposit) read your contract,

Lifestyle – Drinking, partying, etc. .hangover cures- ( research)

Travel – walking, familiarising with your new area, buses, trains, not necessary to have a car, free bus passes?? (research) cycling!

Being away from home – coping without your mummy, how to cook, clean, launder, food shopping, clothes buying?, creating your own new boundaries (e.g. bedtimes and waking up!) what to take with you to halls – kitchen utensils etc.

Health – registering to doctors and dentists (EU students especially) avoid too much energy drink, generally looking after yourself, proper sleep patterns, eating well, nutrients, sexual health, personal hygiene,

Employment – maintaining a part time job whilst studying, preparing for full time employment after uni, how to get a job when you’re a student, use your local address, look for employment within university first?

Nightlife – stay safe, stay in groups of 2 or more, watch your drink, don’t drink other peoples drinks, don’t mix your drinks, don’t walk home alone, student nights are cheaper, when you’re a fresher its good for meeting people,


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