Kings college london

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Ilovechristmasfalalalalalala · 18/02/2026 14:18

I am a single mother on benefits at the moment. When my youngest starts school I am hoping this will change. Anyway my eldest is set on going to london this september, she has been accepted.

Im worried about the cost, it is £290 a week for accommodation not including food.
She says she will find a part time job while there but im worried as I cant help her im even worrying about how we are going to get her stuff to london from Durham.

I wasnt allowed to pursue my dreams when I was younger as my parents forced me into work so they could get board money, I dont wamt to stop her from following hers.

I guess im asking has anyone been in this situation and its been ok?

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VickyEadieofThigh · 20/02/2026 15:41

Snoken · 20/02/2026 12:19

Is she not working evenings and weekends now? If not, she needs to and she needs to start saving. There are a lot more jobs in London than elsewhere, but she would really benefit from having a CV with at least a bit of work experience if she hasn't already.

Also, when are you planning on starting earning money again? Is it this year your youngest starts school? I thought to get UC you still have to work at least part time from when the youngest is 3 years old.

I think it's commendable that she is so dead set on it, just make sure she knows she is going to have to work extra hard to be able to fund it.

And much harder to save enough money to fund the Australian year...

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Ilovechristmasfalalalalalala · 20/02/2026 22:59

Yes she is working now but a zero hours contract.

My youngest is still 2, turns 3 in July. Don't worry I have every intention of going back to work. My kids all have the same dad, he just turned into a complete arshole who preferred alcohol to me and his children. I have no family support neither.

But yes I am excited for her, I just want her to enjoy life and make the most of it.

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