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8 Reasons Travelling Independently Is Best

At StudentUniverse we champion the independent traveller. We provide student and youth travellers (aged 18-25) with discounted rates on flights, hotels and tours to help make travel more affordable.

Travellers that book at StudentUniverse search for their precise requirements and we present them with unbiased and great value travel that precisely fits their needs. We believe that travel is an important part of enriching every young person’s education and that booking independently is the best way to truly tailor a perfect trip.

Here are 8 reasons we believe travelling independently is best:

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By Dan Baker, 10 years21/04/2014 ago

Budget Travel

10 Ways to Budget for the Perfect Holiday This Summer

The hotel of mum and dad may have officially shut its doors leaving you thinking that summers spent enjoying yourself on holiday are little more than distant memories, but think again. StudentUniverse are here to help you make that dream of sipping cocktails at the beach again a reality with our newest guide on budgeting for your dream holiday.

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By Dan Baker, 10 years09/04/2014 ago

Study Abroad

7 Things You Have to Do Whilst Studying Abroad in the UK

A big part of any study abroad experience in the UK is exploring and making the most of the opportunity to see awesome new things. But where do you start? We’re here to help with our top 7 things we think you have to do during your time in the UK.

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By Dan Baker, 10 years17/03/2014 ago

Travel Advice

10 Reasons Travelling With Your Friends is Awesome

It’s a big debate, is it better to travel alone or would you rather go with your friends? And sure, there are definitely arguments for both sides. However, right now we’re making a case for why travelling with your existing friends is awesome:

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By Dan Baker, 10 years13/03/2014 ago

Gap Year

12 Reasons A Gap Year Helps Prepare You For College

Making the choice between going travelling or straight to University is a difficult decision for A-Level students.

As part of StudentUniverse’s Be Different Campaign we’ve put together 12 reasons why taking a gap year and travelling will help you better prepare for University.

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By Dan Baker, 10 years11/02/2014 ago

Travel Advice

9 Reasons Travelling Can Help You Get a Job of your dreams

When you travel, you won’t only have the time of your life, but you’ll be helping your future job prospects, believe or not, travelling can real help you with your career.

This spring it’s all about Being Different at StudentUniverse, and here are 9 reasons why going travelling can help you Be Different and get a job of your dreams.

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By Dan Baker, 10 years06/02/2014 ago

Study Abroad

10 Things That Will Happen to You While Studying In London

This post is courtesy of Monica Arora.

Studying in London, you will not only learn a thing about how to master one of the world’s oldest cities, but you will also learn a few things about yourself. Things and events will happen to you that will you make you dance with joy, terrify you, or will have you scratching your head at one in the morning while waiting for a bus home. Here are some of those “things” as told by my favorite movie set in London, 101 Dalmatians.
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By Dan Baker, 11 years27/01/2014 ago

Travel Advice

Ultimate Collection of 50 Things That Only UK Students Will Understand

There are a lot of things UK students do that the wider world simply can’t understand. Apparently going out at least four times a week isn’t that normal?

Either way, here are the Ultimate Collection of 50 Things That Only UK Students Will Understand.

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By Dan Baker, 11 years13/01/2014 ago

Gap Year

The 14 People You’ll Meet When Backpacking in the UK(Even If You Don’t Want To)

Want the real story about people who you’ll meet when backpacking in the UK? These are the 14 real types of people that you can’t help but bump into – even if you don’t want to!

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By Dan Baker, 11 years06/01/2014 ago

Tips for Cheap Student Travel from Fellow Jetsetters