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The Horribly Terrifying but Ultimately Successful Search for Housing

I had been warned and I confirmed it: looking for accommodation is the one nightmare that foreign students will have to face before they can settle into the otherwise wonderfully student-friendly city of London.

Fortunately, I had friends in London that came to the rescue after I called for help. A couple of months before my arrival, my friends showered my inbox with e-mails full of invaluable advice on how to make the most of my housing search, even from the United States. There I submitted online applications to LSE residence halls as well as International Students House (ISH), a private residence hall for university students. When LSE rejected my application and ISH put me on a wait list, I was thrown against my will into the world of letting agents and websites of available rents.

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How to Find Cheap Flights as a Student to London

Students are the coolest creature on Earth. They don't worry much about luxuries. Even the students who have money always look for the cheapest ways to get things done. And what do they do with savings? Enjoy, of course. And that's how life should be. A little inconvenience is no big deal for young souls when it saves them money.

Students, especially the ones who study abroad, have to buy expensive flight tickets every few weeks or months. This opposes the whole idea of saving money. However, if you are well-informed, there are ways to get cheap flights, and without any inconvenience.  

Take Help of Student Agencies

Many student agencies offer discounts on flights to students. We are already getting discounts for movies, bus, and many other things; might as well save a few pounds on plane tickets. That said, many agencies would just attract students using the word discount and don't offer any value.

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Frugal Students Life: Money Saving Tips

If you're an ordinary student, you probably know what it's like to be broke. Who can resist all those parties, take-out meals and Starbucks drinks? Plus, the price of schooling and textbooks is skyrocketing around the world. However, there are a few things you can do that will relieve some pressure off your wallet and save you from living on ramen noodles and air. 

Switch to cash

If you're living off of student loans, you're living on borrowed money. This means you have debt, so don't sink any deeper by over-spending which can be very easy when you're using credit cards. Instead, switch to cash, so you have a better overview of your spending and how much money you have left. 

Get a roomie

If you can't live with your parents, look for a good roommate that will make paying rent a little easier. Apartments today can be quite pricey, so a reliable roomie will allow you to save half of the living costs. 

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Things You Need To Consider As A Foreign Student

It's not easy being a student, never mind an international student - with procedures completely different to what you're used to, it can be confusing to get your head straight. We've put together some tips which are sure to help your studying a little smoother.

First Things First - What Course Are You Taking?

It may sound simple, but you need to make sure you know what degree you're studying. It's important to do something you are passionate about, as there will be lots of help and support if you are academically weaker, but not much to help if you hate the subject. You also need to consider the type of degree you're studying - whether you're going to college in person and staying on campus, or whether an online masters program in Boston, MA is more your thing. If you're focusing on a particular profession, we recommend seeing if there are any educational requirements.

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6 Android Apps Every Uni Student Should Install And Use

There are so many pros when it comes to being a student in the digital age, from having an abundance of apps and of course the internet to assist you with studying, rather than having to sieve through books at the library. The downside - it's so much easier to get distracted by using social media. Instead of letting your exams and deadlines creep up on you, get organisedby downloading some useful life-hacking apps. 

1. Trip It

If you're a savvy travelleror if you're trying to be then Trip Itwill be a revolutionary app for you. It generates your itinerary once you forward the confirmation emails from your travel bookings. The best part is, you can access your itinerary offline. So next time you arrive at your hotel or the train station you don't need to frantically try and find a Wi-Fi connection to find your bookings. Whilst travellingyour phone is even more precious so keep it safe with the ultimate case which you can get at a discount using your Skinnydip code for 2019.

2. Simple Mind Pro

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