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The SURVIVOR'S GUIDE is our light-hearted – and possibly sometimes useful – guide to some of the challenges of modern living.

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Elizabeth gives some tips on how students can make their paltry financial resources go a bit further.

Eat beans on toast every day – you'll save a fortune to spend on going out clubbing and pubbing.
Borrow money from your parents – you'll never have to pay it back.
When you go to the pub, flirt with all the men. If you're lucky, they'll buy you drinks. If that fails, drink water.
Save money on taxis – wear flat shoes and walk everywhere.
If all else fails, simply rob a bank!

Gavin shares his recipe for getting up and out of the house in 10 minutes:

Set up more than one alarm to shake you up, just in case one breaks down.
Prepare your clothes the night before – as a fireman does.
Leave water in the basin the night before and have your toothpaste ready on your toothbrush.
Slide down the banister, collecting your jumper, coat and scarf all in one go.
Prepare your toast and coffee so you can grab it and go as you leave.

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