# Student Money Assistants

**Source**: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/funding/smas/
**Parent**: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/funding/

## **Student Money Assistants**

Student Funding Support has welcomed aboard Student Money Assistants to the team. These are current undergraduate students at the University of Warwick who support Student Funding Support at events such as Open Days and external school/sixth form events.

## **Abi**

## ***Hello, I am Abi...***

I’m a third-year **[English Literature](https://warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ba-english-literature)** student. I’m from Yorkshire and I play a lot of netball when I’m not stuck reading!

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## ***Abi's top money tip:***

Make sure you download **[Splitwise](https://www.splitwise.com/)** with your friends to ensure people always pay you back what they owe you!

## **Lucy**

## ***Hello, I am Lucy...***

I'm a third-year **[Politics and International Studies (PAIS) & Global Sustainable Development](https://warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses-2025/basc-politics-international-studies-global-sustainable-development)** student originally from Greater Manchester. I love to cook and I love watching 'Strictly Come Dancing' and horror movies.

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## ***Lucy's top money tip:***

Try substituting meat when cooking meals like bolognese or chilli. Beans, lentils and frozen veggie mince can bulk up meals and they're cheaper than fresh beef mince!

## **Ruyi**

## ***Hello, I am Ruyi...***

*I am a final-year [**Psychology and GSD**](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/schoolforcross-facultystudies/gsd/prospectivestudents/undergraduate/jointhonours/gsdpsychology) student. In my free time, I will probably be enjoying music and happily involved in brass and cappella rehearsals.*

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## ***Ruyi's top money tip:***

*Look for part-time jobs through [**Unitemps**](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/unitemps/) early - there will always be something for you there!*

## **Amelia**

## ***Hello, I am Amelia...***

I'm a first-year **[Computer Science](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/admissions/undergraduate/)** student. I'm from Hong Kong and am currently living in Milton Keynes! I do some ice skating, aerial arts, and rifle shooting in my free time. You can probably spot me in the Department of Computer Science, usually :D

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## ***Amelia's top money tip:***

Split up your savings into different bank accounts with different purposes (like a major savings account, daily spending etc), so it's easy to keep track of finances!

## **Lynara**

## ***Hello, I am Lynara...***

I am a second-year **[Accounting and Finance](https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/08f75aa8-833c-914b-6ab5-326579a2e087?academicYearId=2026)** student, originally from South Africa. I love exploring new places, trying new experiences and making the most out of student life. I enjoy going to the gym, getting involved with Warwick UNICEF and finding fun ways to stay active and connected on campus.

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## ***Lynara's top money tip:***

Set up an automatic transfer of £5-£10 a week into savings - you don't notice it leaving, but it adds up fast.