Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 Struggling students skip meals as living costs rise

Kardo Mina, a final year student who also works part-time, says he regularly swaps meals for coffee.

*Many students rely on part-time work to make ends meet, with some even swapping meals for cups of coffee to save money.
*Rising living costs and rent prices have made it increasingly difficult for students to afford basic necessities.
*A new pilot scheme in Swansea provides free meals for 30 students during the exam period, funded by a grant from Swansea Youth Bank.
*Students from various universities in Wales shared their struggles with affording food, with some relying on hardship funds or part-time work to get by.
*University officials and student unions have introduced measures such as discounted meals, specialist advice, and emergency food vouchers to support struggling students.
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