Ok, so before you judge me, I'm not the sort of person that's so allergic to cash that they have to spend it as soon as they get it. I tend to just leave my money in the bank and only use it when I need it. I also spend time trying to save money whenever I can.
So this is what I need advice on. My family are going Florida in 2013 and I can go if I want. But I have to pay for it myself, about £1300. Also, I want a gaming rig (build my own pc) which could cost £700-£900.
Now, my only income is student loans and the occasional few quid for baby sitting my nephew.
So far I have about £3k saved up, I've already paid for my rent and put away money for travelling to Uni until I next get maintenance loan/grant (September).
My living arrangements will be exactly the same next year.
I don't really go out much, especially drinking. I hate the day after and I don't like not being in control of myself.
So what do you think, should I go on holiday, buy a computer or just keep it saved up.
It's not like I need either of them, only want them. I could do none and be quite happy and have cash for the future or even pay back what I can after Uni so I don't have to pay as much interest or pay back the loans for as long.
Btw, I'm in first year at Uni, doing a placement during the 3rd year (which I think is paid, I hope anyway) so I don't think I have enough experience yet which is why I would like your advice!
EDIT: before starting Uni I had around £300 from EMA, and my only income has been loans/grants/bursaries and about £200 from babysitting. I am due another £500 bursary in May, I'm still going to be living at home (paying my mum £30 a week) next year. I got £6500 this year and again next year (£3000 grant, £2500 loaned, £1000 bursary)
TL;DR: Should I go on holiday or buy a pc with my loaned money or should I save it?