Student Life 2013/14 January 2014 | Page 110

WAYS TO SAVE MONEY IN LONDON AS A STUDENT London has to be one of the most costly areas to live, let alone be a student. However, sometimes, when you know where to look, you can get all the good stuff for so much cheaper. Here are some things you can do to save a ton of money in London during your stay! Travel The first thing you have to do if you’re a student is get a hold of the 18+ Student Oyster Card. This is one of the most worthwhile things you can sign up for as a student. A one-month travel card for zones 1 – 2 using a standard adult Oyster will cost you £116. As a student, it costs around £80! Definitely worth going for - you can use it on both buses and the underground. LONDON Never hail a cab to head out or back on a night out, nobody wants to pay that premium price for a pointless scenic route to your destination. Google 24-hour private hire taxis close to you, and get to where you’re going for a third of the price and split it between your mates. 110 Food Shopping If you go into Tesco or any other large supermarket late at night instead of the morning or afternoon, products are often marked down and lots of items are added to the reduced secti