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

Linda Kelly describes how working part-time hours can help her fund her life as a medical student at RCSI.

Delfina Mancebo

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

Sai Kham Hloi

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

Devika Dahiya

Devika Dahiya, a Medicine student at RCSI, explains how taking public transport and making use of student discounts helps her to save money.

Mariam Sharfi

Boston-native Mariam Sharfi saves money for the weekend by cooking her own meals on study days.

Yu Qing Chang

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

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