Money diaries

We know it may take a while to adjust to university life while getting to grips with managing your own finances as a student.

To help you to estimate your spending, we asked RCSI students to keep a money diary for a week to highlight the cost of living, while still enjoying the university experience.

Linda Kelly

Medicine student, Linda, details her week on placement whilst also rehearsing for RCSI's musical production.

Inbar Friedman

Graduate Entry Medicine student, Inbar, describes her busy week balancing her studies and dance intervarsities.

Robin Olaonipekun

Robin documents her life as a Medicine student, and how she relaxes at church and at the cinema.

Krishi Jain

Krishi prepares for her progress test in Medicine, and shares her vegetarian meals this week.

Sai Kham Hloi

Sai Kham Hloi explains how recipes from home has helped fund his two bedroom apartment a few drinks at the weekend.

Delfina Mancebo

Hear how Graduate Entry Medicine student, Delfina Mancebo, is conscious of her spending and focuses on the essentials.

Yu Qing Chang

Walking to college and availing of public transport for placements has been beneficial for Medicine student Yu Qing Chang.

Lauren Phipps

Mature student, Lauren, explains how she balances working night shifts along with her Medicine degree.

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