The Student Pocket Guide Cambridge Edition Winter 2016

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board. I have also got a few very close friends who do share the same passion for projects like this and it really helps. Has it always been an ambition of yours to run your own business? And who would you say is your biggest inspiration? I have always wanted to run a business since I was very young. It always seemed like a realistic career path for me. This may be because I come from a very entrepreneurial background where both my parents ran their own businesses. Both of my brothers also run their own businesses so it feels second nature to me. I feel that my family would also be my inspiration as they have given me the confidence from a young age that I can reach my aims and goals if I work hard.

How do students benefit from letting from a business that is run by fellow classmates? We are completely free to the students of York. Most letting agencies in the city charge anywhere between £40-80 per person for finding a propertyand students do like to save money! Why is it so important that students’ opinions and voices are heard in all aspects of university? University is a place that attracts people from all over the world of different backgrounds and views. I feel this is a great opportunity to learn from each other. The Student Agency has been nominated for a Great British Entrepreneur Award, congratulations! What are the plans if you win? The award

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