University of Westminster

My biggest surprise was the difficulty in opening a bank account in London. It is not suited and doesn't seem to welcome international students. In order to get an account you need sufficient proof of adress and papers from your university only gives you a low beneficail and difficult account. It is important that every document you retrieve has your named spelled correctely, otherwise you have to start all over. As for cost-saving, buy the store bands in grossery stores (a lot cheaper than other brands and tastes just as good). Make calls from Skype and try to get a contract on your phone-pay as you go is very very expensive. join web sites for student discounts and try to register for guest lists before going ut, you usually get to pay a lower cover charge.

London is overall a very expensive city, I was informed about this. I would advice to consider housesharing. I allso had a partime job, for me that was perfect because I earned money, met new people, improved my English and I know how it is to wrk in London.

Keep in mind that there will be general, immediate sunk costs involved with housing, food and furnishing that will be incurred. Stay the course, cook your own food, and look for sales to help reduce the total cost.

- Always buy travel cards, monthly or weekly. Still transportation is expensive in London; - Do not have meals in restaurants, if you are a student; - Buy your food at the supermarkets; - Get the supermarket discount cards and vouchers; - If you can get a part-time job.

I think the price of the accomodation was really surprising as well as the nightlife...but it doesn't prevent you from enjoying yourself!

living with others makes u save a lot. buy student card for transport. if u wanna travel, buy ticket at least 1 week before depart.