How do you spend money studying in the UK and how do you support yourself?

A brief analysis of British life: food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Mr. Zhao, who has worked and lived in the UK for 12 years, from the International Education Center of the College of Foreign Chinese of Hunan Normal University, gave a brief introduction to the students in the four aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation in the UK and the approximate cost for your reference!

According to the latest visa policy released on 6 April 2016, students studying in the London area need to prepare at least £1,265 per month for living expenses; Students living outside of London should be prepared for a minimum of £1,015 per month.

Eat: This should be the least spent on living expenses. Fresh milk is cheap, as is meat and fruit.

A box of ribs costs about 3-4 pounds, and a large piece of pork belly weighs about 5 pounds, which is 8-9 pounds. Usually if you don't go out to eat, the cost of eating above is about £70 a week.

Wear: The climate in the UK is still a relatively cold country overall, with highs of 30 degrees in summer and rarely below 0 degrees in winter. And all indoor places in the UK are heated, so you don't have to wear a lot indoors.

It is recommended to prepare some seasonal changes of clothes before going abroad, and other clothes can be bought locally in the UK, which may be much cheaper than in China.

Accommodation: In the UK, there are generally three types of accommodation:

1) Homestay. That is, live in a local home in the UK, and they will take care of your daily life and three meals a day. The cost is generally £120,150 per week.

2) Student dormitories. That is, living in the dormitory of the school. Most universities offer two types of housing:

En-suite rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and bathrooms, but they are more expensive, usually costing £110 or more per week.

Single room This room has only a bathroom, and everyone shares the bathroom with students from other countries on the same floor. The cost of this type of room will be much cheaper, around £70-£90 per week.

3) Share house. That is, students can find their good friends or classmates to rent a house together. Generally, there will be 3-4 rooms, 1 kitchen, 2 3 bathrooms.

All expenses (rent, water, electricity, gas, and internet fees) are shared by the co-tenants, which is the most cost-effective way to save money, so it is also the choice of most Chinese students.

Row: 'Row' still accounts for a relatively large proportion of the daily cost of the UK, and in the London area it will generally exceed the cost of eating. Therefore, students should have a calculation when choosing housing, if they live far away for cheap, it may not only delay time on the road, but also cause an increase in transportation costs, and do not achieve the purpose of saving costs.

I hope that Mr. Zhao's experience will be helpful to the students.

Studying in the UK is a big deal.

About 25w to 30w a year plus tuition and living expenses, if conditions permit, you can apply for scholarships, but there are fewer schools in the UK that set up scholarships, and the cost of living varies from person to person, you can take a look at this app, which has a detailed explanation.

I went to the UK in 14 years and returned to my country in time to graduate before the pandemic in 19.

The study abroad life before the epidemic can be said to be really colorful.

The first thing I felt when I arrived in the UK was that it was very fresh, I was full of curiosity about everything, the signs at the airport were all in English, the staff were all foreigners, and I made jokes because I couldn't understand the Indian accent of the staff when I passed through customs.

When I arrived at the dormitory, there was a welcome box on the table in the dormitory with ** cards, a map of the school and a life booklet. At that time, I chose a room with a private bathroom, a common kitchen, and I remember that the boy who lived in the room opposite me was super handsome.

Many people think that students who go abroad do not like to study in China, so they want to go abroad to get a diploma and live a drunken life.

When I first went to the UK, I always didn't understand the class, and my English before I went abroad was relatively good in the class, but after going abroad, I found that the existing teacher spoke very fast, and there were a lot of knowledge points, and I couldn't keep up with the teacher's speed. There are many students who may not understand at first, and they give up, and they play with their mobile phones in class, and then they simply do not come to class, and they are persuaded to quit by the school, which wastes both parents' money and their own time.

There were a lot of presentations in the UK, maybe two or three times a month at that time, and I was especially able to exercise my speech level and English proficiency, and my courage now was also practiced at that time. There were also a lot of essays and assignments, and some dues had to stay up all night in the library if they were together, which was also very hard at the time.

There are many people who say that British food is particularly unpalatable, nothing special, but the general school cafeteria is OK, there are meat, vegetables and noodles every day, I especially like the British breakfast, I have returned to China for two years or I am still nostalgic for the British breakfast, it is very high in calories, and you will gain weight if you eat too much. But the UK is a very diverse country, there are a lot of people from all over the world, so the cuisine is still very complete, there are Thai food, Indian food, Italian food, Korean and Japanese food are very complete, and the taste is very authentic, because most of the chefs are from their country, I was a friend of mine at the time to open a Thai restaurant here, especially delicious, I have never eaten such authentic Thai food in China.

At that time, I also met racist people, my friend and I went to the supermarket one night to buy something, on the road when someone threw bread from the car and smashed us, and scolded us with words starting with f, we felt inexplicable, so we continued to walk, and then met Chinese who also went to the supermarket to buy things, and found that they were also smashed with bread, and the other white people on the road were fine, we called the police, and then the police came and failed, there was no follow-up.

The British climate, like the British food, is the object of Chinese complaints. But the weather in the UK is not that bad, with wet and rainy winters and sometimes snow in the north of England and Scotland. The weather is more changeable in summer, it is a sunny day when you go out, and I don't know that a dark cloud will fall from **, and the rain will soon be dodged, so the British basically do not bring umbrellas.

Moreover, the sky is sunny after frequent rains, so that a rainbow hangs in the sky from time to time.

UK consumption. This is the most difficult point to talk about, some students who are more homely can live a year with a computer and instant noodles. In the face of the discount season of various discount villages in the UK, the living expenses of many small partners will become surprisingly high.

Of course, these are two extremes, in fact, you can come to this ** to take a look at the budget.

Electronics. The national voltage is 240V, and it is basically no problem to bring Chinese electronic products, but it is still not recommended that you carry too many weighty electronic devices over, because everything can be bought in the UK. By the way, the adapter plug is a must-have.

Cellular network. There are several large and reliable mobile companies in the UK, such as EE, Vodafone, Virgin Mobile, O2, 3, which provide a variety of ** as in China, and you can choose according to your needs. By the way, before applying for a number, you need to go to the school and open a student letter to show them to prove your student identity and address.

Personal safety. The UK is a safe country by international standards, with a low crime rate, safe traffic, and police officers in crowded places. However, students should avoid going out alone at night.

You can call 999 for any emergency.

The UK is a relatively expensive country to live in, but if you have the opportunity to work and manage your expenses, you can support yourself in the UK. Here are some factors to consider:

1.Job opportunities: There are many job opportunities in the UK, such as hotels, supermarkets or retail stores.

Students are usually allowed to work 20 hours per week and longer during the holidays. However, it is important to note that part-time jobs should not affect the progress of studying and completing courses, so it is important to balance work and study.

2.Cost of living: The cost of living in the UK is relatively high, including accommodation, food, transportation and daily expenses.

The exact number depends on the city you are in and your lifestyle. For example, the cost of living in London can be much higher than in other cities. It's a good idea to make a budget before studying abroad, know how much you're spending each month, and try to keep your spending under control.

3.Accommodation: Accommodation is one of the biggest expenses in the UK.

Student accommodation may be the most budget-friendly option, but private apartments and share houses are also available. When choosing accommodation, you should pay attention to rent and utility fees, and be aware of additional costs such as deposits and contract fees required for check-in.

Overall, you can support yourself by studying and working in the UK, but you need to make a careful budget, find suitable job opportunities, and control your expenses reasonably. At the same time, we should pay attention to maintaining our academic progress and physical and mental health.

Higher and further education in the UK offers shorter, more focused courses than many other countries, shortening the length of stay in the UK and thus reducing the cost of studying in the UK, so studying in the UK is worth the money. So how much is the cost of living in the UK for a year? Below Eddy study abroad experts will take you to take a look.

The cost of living in London and the South East of England is higher, requiring around $100,000 a year, while the cost of living in the North of the UK, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland is lower, perhaps only $70,000. Generally speaking, each student should set aside about 7-100,000 yuan (depending on the region) to cover the basic living expenses for a year, including accommodation, electricity, meals, transportation and other necessary expenses.

Generally, the rent ranges from 500 to 700 yuan per week, and the electricity fee is calculated separately. In that year, the general rent, water and electricity cost about 3-40,000 yuan. One of the most important things to think about is to learn how to cook your own meals when you go to the UK - unlike other countries, there are basically no large-scale student canteens on UK university campuses, and simple cafes and small canteens are scattered in every building on campus, which is related to the fact that the Western diet is mainly cold food.

If you're not comfortable with Western dining, cooking your own meals is not only a way to save money, but it's also a great way to socialize. Students in the UK often make friends through dinner parties, and if you cook a good Chinese dish at this time, it will definitely be a big hit at the dating party. Girls who don't eat much can spend as little as 160-250 a week on vegetables (including meat, rice, fruits, etc.), and boys who eat more can spend about 250-400.

In other words, if you cook your own meals and don't waste them, you won't spend more than 20,000 yuan on food in a year.

When it comes to getting around the UK, the most economical and convenient way to get around is to buy some annual passes, such as Arriva's annual pass, or Railcard. In addition, there are some necessary expenses, such as buying daily necessities, seasonal clothes, medical treatment when sick, etc. Generally speaking, the cost of living in the UK varies greatly from region to region, but the annual living expenses of about 7-100,000 yuan are believed to be enough to meet the expenses of an international student.