How Much Do Uni Students Really Spend in a Week? 💸

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Format: Video

Length of video: 40-60 seconds

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Headline: Tracking My Spending at University 💸

Content:

Film a mini breakdown of your weekly spending as a student at ARU London. Track what you spend on essentials (like food, transport, coffee ☕), plus extras like nights out, subscriptions, or shopping. Add your budget and see how your actual spending compares.

Key Messaging (Ideas to include):

• Start with your budget for the week

• Break down costs into clear categories (e.g. groceries, travel, social, uni supplies)

• Be honest – include surprises or overspending moments

• Reflect on your biggest cost or what you’d cut next week

• Add captions like “Total Spent: £__ / Budget: £__”

• Keep it personal and relatable – this isn’t about being perfect!

Goals:

To give students a realistic, non-judgmental look at how much uni life costs, and to open up the conversation around budgeting and money habits. It’s about awareness, not advice.

Alternative Video Ideas:

📆 “A Day in My Wallet – Student Edition” – A full day vlog of everyday spending.

📊 “Budget vs Reality: My Uni Life Spending” – Compare your planned vs actual costs.

🥡 “Cheap Eats as a Student in London” – A food-focused look at budget meals.

🚇 “How I Save on Travel in London” – Tips for keeping transport costs down.

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