Marcus
University of Leeds · Leeds
Business Management · Year 3
left after rent every month
+£238“Year 3. Internship offer. £238 left every month. Leeds was right.”
Where does Marcus's money go?
“I nearly chose LSE. The prestige was tempting. But in Leeds I had time to do three internships, join four societies and save money. I graduate next month with a job offer. Leeds was the right call.”
No weekend job needed. Marcus makes it work on the loan alone.
What Marcus's loan actually buys
Marcus's life on £946/month
A week in Marcus's life
Same course. Same loan. Different city.
London would leave Marcus £548/month better off
See London vs Leeds →Marcus nearly chose LSE. He'd be £548/month in deficit now.
Instead he had time for three internships. He graduates next month with a job offer.
Leeds was the right call, not the safe one.
What happens when Marcus graduates?
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