Want vs Need – Managing your spending as a student

Published: 11/09/2024

Coming to University is an exciting time and we know that alongside the excitement, many NTU students will also be managing their finances for the first time.

Man with phone screen that says 'need'
Want vs need

With this in mind, it’s important to think about what you will need, versus what is a nice to have.

For example, you definitely need to pay your rent, and you will need to budget for food.

On the other hand, do you really need those expensive trainers or accessories?

And what about things such as gym memberships?

We asked our Student Money team about their wants vs needs in this Tik-Tok video.

Managing your money

We have put together lots of handy advice and resources to support you with managing your money while studying with us.

From workshops to saving tips, creating budgets to sourcing part-time work, we can help you to manage your money while studying.

Find out more by clicking on the link below.

Managing your money