Cost of living crisis: Students face choosing food or fun
As students get ready for a new term at university, they have more to think about this year than just their studies.
For many, the rising cost of living is taking a major toll on their already stretched finances.
Worried students have spoken of not using the hot water tap, avoiding switching on lights and taking on one - or even two - part-time jobs to supplement their income.
Zoe Jones, a second-year student at Cardiff University, said: "It's making that decision between eating and your social life, which is a massive part of your university experience."
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