BBC NEWS - Cost of living: Students 'robbed of university experience'

Most of us will have noticed that our shopping is getting more expensive, and it can't have escaped anyone's notice that gas and electricity prices will soon be rising.

Added to this, for most students university will be the first time they have managed their finances themselves, so it is no wonder that students are struggling.

The BBC have written a piece speaking to students that have been hit by the stark reality of rising costs, and in some cases have had to change their plans. You can read the full BBC article here.