I don’t blame my parents at all, don’t worry. They’re both equally amazing and still supportive despite not being able to financially support me. I’m angry at how student finance’s system is more unfair, if anything. I knew that university would be a struggle but I at least hoped my loan would cover my accommodation so I only had to panic about living and travel, but it’s not even that. I’ll always work my arse off but what happens if I can’t secure a new job in my first 3 months of moving and I end up on my arse with nothing but the option to drop out because I have nothing? I’ve seen it happen to a few of my friends and for someone who’s been working so hard for this and already works so hard to support myself in day to day life AND try to give back to my parents at times when they need it more than I do (I’m sure you understand), it’s all a terrifying prospect and I thought there would be more support.

I mean yeah its a struggle. Imo if you know you're going to need a job that badly you'll be more motivated to get one, and part time work at shops , bars or restaurants is always going and again imo is hard not to get into. An unfortunately sucky part is that if you really want to do this you will have to severely reduce your social life or learn to do free things with people instead, you save a hell of a lot when you don't go out drinking and what not, something i didn't learn till my final year. As for accommodation i know that some uni's their halls are more expensive than private renting so maybe look into that. I know how it can feel when you want to help your parents with money and cant but tbh i think they would understand and would'n hold it against you as from your post it looks like you don't want to throw them into hardship by supporting you it will be the same vice versa.

Thank you Tom. It’ll be hard, but you’ve reassured me slightly nonetheless.