As a student in this day and age, you need to be careful of ensuring that you select the correct insurance specialist for your needs. If you’re someone below 25, you’ll find that you’re going to have to pay more. Why that number? Who knows.. I guess some statistician has looked at figures to work out that it is statistically more likely for some below 25 years to drive like a maniac!

I’ve been researching on the web on how you can get cheaper insurance as a student, they include:

• Getting good grades - shows that you take yourself seriously and therefore take responsibility… making you a better driver!
• Be more careful- if you have a record for good driving you will find that your insurance premiums go down each year
• Go on your parents insurance (if possible) - you’ll need your parents consent but if your parents are good drivers and have not had any accidents and they also trust you, they maybe able to put you down as a named driver. However, if you do have an accident, your parents insurance premium will go up (that won’t please them!)
• Extra driving lessons - you can take extra driving lessons - they are called defensive driving lessons or community driving and by passing these, the insurance companies will probably be happy to lower your costs.
• Choice of car - a less attractive car (to deter would-be thieves) and a smaller engine will also decrease the cost of your car insurance

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Yes, you can get a cheap copy of Windows 7 from Microsoft themselves if you’re a student for £30, Home Premium edition.

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/studentoffer/

You can also get a copy of Microsoft Office from here.

If you’re in the US, it’s

http://windows7.digitalriver.com/store/mswpus/home

I found a fantastic website where you can watch documentaries for free and legitimately.. it’s called Snagfilms and can be found here http://www.snagfilms.com

There are some interesting documentaries which I have wanted to watch on this such as the ones from National Geographic, the one about Christopher Reeve and much more…

Great site and a great find! Have fun!

I’ve just recently found Freecycle… this site allows you to give away your stuff that you don’t want and allows you to get that other people don’t want (which you want).

Simply, visit the website, www.freecycle.com and enter the region you’re in (obviously, no good in joining any of the groups which are miles away from your location as you’ll need to arrange pick up!).. using their local search engine, you can find out what people are giving away… just looking at my region, people are giving away TVs, fridges, futon beds etc.

It’s a great idea and completely free. The saying “One mans rubbish is another mans gold” is the crux of this site.. fantastic!