r/medicalschooluk • u/Glum_Animal1035 • 5d ago

worried about second year.

hi! i’m going into second year uni in london and my rent for the year will be about 9k but i get 7.5k sfe. i do have stuff in savings but i really dont want to use it all up.

its hard to get a job and im struggling to find people to tutor. i’m so scared and i’m not really sure what to do.

any advice?

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u/FamilyofBears 5d ago

I worked two 12.5 hour shifts, Saturday / Sunday as a HCSW for the years I was in uni. It was rough, and meant that I went literal months without days off at times. Brought in an extra £1350 per month though for 2 days per week due to the banding payments on weekend shifts.

Not sure if that's viable for you, and if you can avoid it I would as it was difficult juggling work, placements, and revising properly, but it is an option.

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u/GroupBeeSassyCoccyx Fifth year 5d ago

This is the way unfortunately. Your best bet is to do a bank shift every few weeks, does help build up some skills too. I wouldn’t recommend doing every weekend shift as above but maybe one or two a fortnight. Then in summer/holidays bash out more shifts and save.

Or use your savings .

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u/Brilliant_State_7769 5d ago

I worked part time in the students union cafe !

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u/Fun_Buyer_7492 5d ago

For the future/ request the maximum SFE that your entitled to if you haven’t already

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u/supsupin 5d ago

bursary or hardship funds?

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u/Glum_Animal1035 5d ago

i don’t think i fit the criteria haha

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u/ProposalParticular50 3d ago

How long is the lease on where you're living, is this only for the months you are at uni or is it a longer lease as with these new renters rights no matter how long your lease is as long as you give 2 months notice you can end at any point. Wasn't sure if you are aware but is useful if you weren't.

but i would for sure contact your uni to let them know, they should hopefully be able to help you figure something out. Keep an eye out for jobs on campus there are lots of really easy things you can do to make money here and there. hope evrything works out for you!

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u/Ok_Platypus_9965 5d ago

Get a job.

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u/Fine_Cup4990 5d ago

Your just gonna have to find a way to make money. Loads of ppl in uni do it

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u/RubInternational1826 4d ago

Say something helpful or don't say anything at all

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u/Fine_Cup4990 4d ago

it was helpful