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Welcome to the pages of our very own Money Diaries series. Here, you can step into the shoes of students from all walks of life at UCL and uncover an intimate glimpse into their weekly spending habits and the subtle nuances that define their relationship with money. Now more than ever, we believe it's important to open up the conversation about finance while working to support you through the use of our Union services.

Student Money Diaries

"I feel guilty about my expenses"
Welcome to our Money Diaries series. Here, you can step into the shoes of students from all walks of life at UCL and uncover an intimate glimpse into their weekly spending habits. Now more than ever, we believe it's important to open up the conversation about finance while working to support you through the use of our Union services.
'I’m really worried about getting through this year'
Welcome to our Money Diaries series. Here, you can step into the shoes of students from all walks of life at UCL and uncover an intimate glimpse into their weekly spending habits. Now more than ever, we believe it's important to open up the conversation about finance while working to support you through the use of our Union services.
‘I think I’ve struck a good balance’
Welcome to our Money Diaries series. Here, you can step into the shoes of students from all walks of life at UCL and uncover an intimate glimpse into their weekly spending habits. Now more than ever, we believe it's important to open up the conversation about finance while working to support you through the use of our Union services.
'Limiting my spending has come at a cost to my mental health'
Welcome to our Money Diaries series. Here, you can step into the shoes of students from all walks of life at UCL and uncover an intimate glimpse into their weekly spending habits. Now more than ever, we believe it's important to open up the conversation about finance while working to support you through the use of our Union services.
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Get support with money and budgeting

We can offer free, confidential and independent advice and support service. Our trained and experienced team can give you advice about:

  • Academic Advice - including extenuating circumstances, academic misconduct and the support to study framework
  • UCL Complaints and Disciplinaries
  • Housing Issues - including tenancy contract checks and housemate disputes
  • Employment Rights - including unpaid wages and part time employment contracts
  • Financial Support and Budgeting - including money management, hardship funds and welfare benefits.

You can get in touch with the Advice Service by using this contact form to submit a query or request an appointment.

Want to feature your money diary?

Start by submitting your information here. We're looking for a range of different people to take part and we are interested in understanding a wide range of financial experiences.  If you're selected to feature, we'll get in contact with you and ask you to log your spending over 7 days. Remember, all Money Diaries we publish are anonymous. We post your age, location, salary information, if you have a job, and daily diary entries but never your name, what you study, the name of your work, or contact information. That information stays confidential with our team, who might reach out with questions. Submitting your Money Diary doesn't guarantee it'll get published, but if it does, you'll receive a payment. Unpublished Money Diaries won't receive any payment.