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“I think managing your money can take a lot of practice and
        everyone does it differently. I always separate my loan into a
        savings account for rent and outgoings, so then I know how
        much I have for food, socialising, transport, etc. This allows
        me to set a weekly budget for the rest of term.

        Being in close proximity to London is great, because lots
        of the museums and the National Gallery have free entry,
        which you should take advantage of. I have recently taken
        up running, so I do a parkrun at Finsbury Park every week
        which is free and only costs £5 on the train. The RVC
        Triathlon and Athletics Society do great group runs every
        week around London and Potters Bar. There are a lot of
        events that are discounted for students in London, so using
        websites like Student Beans can be useful.
        I work as a Student Ambassador, which is flexible around
        being on full-time placement at the QMHA, as you work as
        much or as little as you need to. The course can be difficult
        to balance with part-time work, due to the placements.
        But it can be done. I’d recommend applying to part-time   “When I started my BVetMed degree I thought there
        work through the RVC, including the Student Ambassador    was no way I could work as well as study, but I am now
        scheme, working in the Buttery/Haxby or working        in my final year and am still working, despite juggling
        at the reception in the RVC gym. This can make         my course and rotations too, so I’d say it’s definitely
        balancing work and university much easier,             possible to do. I work part-time at a local supermarket,
        as you choose the shifts you want to do!”              and they are really supportive in flexing my hours
                                                               depending on how busy I am with my course. I live in
        JACK BACON                                             shared accommodation close to Hawkshead Campus,
        FdSc Veterinary Nursing                                with friends who I met in first year. In my third year I
                                                               joined the rowing team, having never rowed before.
                                                               I wish I’d have joined in first year!”

                                                               OLLIE OWEN
                                                               Veterinary Gateway and Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine




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