Change uni's

So I am at Plymouth marjon University studying primary education BA. I absolutely love it. However I may need to switch universities because I have like not much money have £400 to last me until January. It does not look great at all. I mean I am applying for jobs however I have only one reference which isn't great. I don't know what to do

Any advice please.

Thank you

Hi @Kentinho99

I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried creating some kind of bugeting spreadsheet to ensure your money lasts until January? Similarly, budgeting apps can also be really useful - you can find more info on both here.

I'd try not to panic too much - if this is your first time handling your own finances it can take a while to get the hang of it so try not to put too much pressure on yourself.

Regards applying for jobs, have you applied for any jobs with your SU? Jobs like these can be a bit more flexible and may be more understanding when it comes to minimal references.

Thanks and good luck!

Amy

So I am at Plymouth marjon University studying primary education BA. I absolutely love it. However I may need to switch universities because I have like not much money have £400 to last me until January. It does not look great at all. I mean I am applying for jobs however I have only one reference which isn't great. I don't know what to do

Any advice please.

Thank you

So I am at Plymouth marjon University studying primary education BA. I absolutely love it. However I may need to switch universities because I have like not much money have £400 to last me until January

I am applying for jobs however I have only one reference which isn't great.

I'm trying to budget as much as possible so i am not going out. Although I have joined a few societies sports wise and they having socials which cost money.

I have enquired about a job at a local cafe which might be okay but again i think they want references. So I was going to apply for the role of student ambassador but that doesnt open again until February time ish

Could you clarify how changing university will help you in this scenario?



You have only one reference, and that reference isn't great? Or you have only one reference, and the fact that you have only one reference isn't great because it would be better if you had two?

Where is that reference from? A workplace? If the issue is that the reference isn't great, why is that?



It's not mandatory to attend social events. Or if you do, set a budget and stick to it. Or perhaps go for half and hour at the start and then leave early.


If you can't find paid work, maybe look to do some volunteering. After you've been doing that for a while, you can probably ask someone from that role to give to a refence.