Life after graduation can open up new prospects and opportunities that you can make the most of with proper preparation.
This is why King’s Student Money Mentors, in collaboration with Blackbullion, will be running a campaign about finances for students after graduation from Monday 23 May – Friday 27 May 2022.
The ‘What Comes Next’ campaign aims to set you up with a strong foundation to build your financial future without worries, encouraging you to think about things such as paying taxes, understanding payslips, setting up new bank accounts, housing and more.
There will be in-person stalls and online events, as well as free giveaways, quizzes, prizes to be won, including a coffee machine, and more! Check-out the schedule of events below.
We hope that once you have engaged with the campaign, it will help you think about aspects of life after graduation which you may not have thought about or weren’t sure where to go for guidance.
Events
Monday 23 May, 10.00 – 15.30 (BST)
FWB library alcove, Franklin-Wilkins Building, Waterloo campus
Drop in to the Money Mentors and King's Advisors stall in the FWB library and follow on their social media to learn about financial obligations and repayments such your student loan, debt and pensions.
Tuesday 24 May
Throughout the day on social media
Head to the Money Mentor's social media channels to find out more about government support such as welfare benefits you may be eligible for, childcare and marriage allowance.
Wednesday 25 May
Throughout the day on social media
Tune in to socials again to explore savings, graduate bank accounts and how they differ from student accounts, building a credit score, useful apps, and budgeting your income.
‘Adulting 101’ online workshop
You can also join the team on Wednesday 25 May for a workshop on ‘Adulting 101’ covering a variety of financial topics like budgeting, how to run a household, debt and credit an loan repayments.
The workshop will run twice during the day.
- Sign-up for the 11.00 – 12.00 (BST) session on Eventbrite.
- Sign up for the 15.00 – 16.00 (BST) session on Eventbrite.
Thursday 26 May, 10.00 – 15.30 (BST)
Bush House courtyard, Strand Campus
Chat with the Money Mentors and King's Advisors again at their stall in the Bush House courtyard and follow on socials for all things housing. Today's theme explores renting, mortgages, council tax, credit scores and more.
Friday 27 May
Throughout the day on social media
The campaign culminates on the final day with an exploration of the opportunities open to graduates. Find out about other courses, graduate schemes, being self-employed, making money through other streams and taking a break.