CrossCountry trains have long supported students by offering a discount against their cheapest Advance fares, and to celebrate the first term back at university, the leading train company are running a two-week sale offering NUS extra card holders an incredible 25% discount.
The new term’s drawing ever closer, so now is the perfect time to start preparations for the coming year. Scrimping and saving will probably always be a part of the student experience, it’s true, but there are a few less than obvious things you can invest in while your new loan is fresh (or, better yet, while you still have the chance to drag parents to the shops) that could well save you a packet down the road.
When you go out for a meal, you probably have a regular haunt – a safe bet where you know what you’re going to order before you even look at the menu. But part of the student way of life is trying new things and one of the tastiest cuisines out there is Chinese.
Far away from the takeaway versions, restaurants are a better reflection on the country’s daily dining habits. Even if you’re a fussy eater, there will be something that you can try. Here are Nottingham’s top Cantonese and Chinese offerings:
Here is a round-up of some deals and discounts for students in the Cardiff area (all available via Student Discount Book):
Koko Gorrilaz
3 for 2 on any main meals
20% off all food orders
Simon Constantinou Hairdressing
£10 off hair cut
£15 off any colour service
Mens: £10 dry cut; £12 wet cut; £14 cut and blowdry
Not everyone is that fond of steak and sausages. Between 10-15% of the world’s population don’t eat meat. According to a 2006 survey by Mintel, 6% of English people are vegetarian and 10% abstain from red meat alone. So, about one in ten of those reading this will have real trouble finding somewhere to eat out that offers more than just two menu options for their chosen diet. Luckily, Nottingham actually has a host of great choices that will satiate your hunger for decent vegetarian diners.
