Transition to University: Coping with the Institutional change

We all know University can seem like a scary place. Beginning  this new chapter can be overwhelming which is why we are here to help. Here's a bit of guidance to help combat some of the difficulties you'll come across when settling into your new environment. Managing your finances: A large part of the transition to university is learning to budget effectively, which many students would never have had to do previously. Research has shown that money spent on groceries and takeaways/eating out has increased since 2022, where the average amount spent on food rose by £34 (Brown, 2023). Planning your food shops in relation to your planned meals for the week/month is key. This means you are less likely to waste food and won’t impulsively buy random cravings whilst shopping. In general, takeaways are known to eat away at your money- so first consider cooking at home before jumping to this easy alternative! Your chosen supermarket will impact your spending too- buying from an Aldi, Lidl...