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Living at home

Plot twist! You're thinking about staying at home and going to uni? Good choice! Choosing to live at home while you’re at uni can be a total win-win: more flexibility and less financial stress. Here's some useful advice on how to make it work for you, including those all important money saving travel tips.


Current student Ava shares her commuting diary, including how she saves money along the way. 


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Insiders' commuting tips

Want the low down from those who know it best? Our Insiders' share how they commute and why it's so good for saving money.

Benefits of commuting to uni
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Money saving travel tips

Buses, trams, trains, parking - we've got cost saving travel tips for cheaper travel in and around Sheffield.

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Find out more about living at home for uni

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There's lots more information about living at home whilst at uni on our hub. Here you can find practical advice and useful tips to make the most of uni life as a live at home student.

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