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Let’s be honest! Being a student in South Africa is exciting but also a bit terrifying when your bank balance looks like it’s holding its breath. Between transport, rent, takeaways and those “just one coffee” study breaks, your allowance or part-time earnings can disappear faster than your data on a bad Wi-Fi day. But here’s the good news: saving money as a student  isn’t about cutting out all the fun or living off two-minute noodles forever. It’s about learning how to stretc

Finding the right place to live while you study can feel like a big deal and honestly, it is. Your accommodation shapes your student life, your friendships, your routines, even your mindset. For parents, it’s about safety and structure. For students, it’s about freedom and figuring things out (preferably without burning the pasta). That’s where Study & Stay steps in: a space designed to make student living  comfortable, secure and social. Whether you’re just starting universi

Landing your first job or internship is exciting, but writing a resume when you have little to no job experience can feel like trying to fill a blank page with magic. The good news? You don’t need years of work behind you to impress employers. You just need to learn how to highlight what you do have: your skills, achievements and potential. This guide will help you create a strong resume that makes hiring managers say, “We need to meet this student!” Step 1: Start with the Ba

Final exams can feel intense, stressful and sometimes downright overwhelming. But with the right approach, you don’t have to survive them; you can study smart, stay focused and perform at your best. This guide shares exam preparation strategies, study tips for university students  and ways to make your study sessions more effective, so you can walk into exam day feeling confident.  1. Start Early and Make a Study Plan One of the biggest mistakes students make is cramming. Ins

Let’s be real, student life is a wild mix of excitement, pressure and trying to keep it together. Between back-to-back assignments, exam stress, friendship drama and trying not to eat noodles for the fourth night in a row, it’s no wonder so many students feel overwhelmed. That’s why taking care of your mental health isn’t just important, it’s non-negotiable. When your mind’s in a good place, everything else, like studying, relationships, and even sleep, gets easier. So, let’s

Let’s be real…university life is exciting, but it’s also a lot . Between assignments, exams, lectures, group projects and trying to have a social life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Academic stress is a normal part of being a student, but when it starts affecting your mental health, sleep or motivation, it’s time to take a step back and recharge. The good news? There are effective stress management techniques you can use to stay calm, focused and balanced, even when your dea

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