Cost of Living

Cost of living : 

To reduce the financial burden on students by advocating for lower expenses in university and promote sustainable consuming lifestyles.

Planned Actions:

1. Organising regular ‘Free old stuff’ events for students to acquire essentials without spending money, directly lowering expenses.
2. Create an online campaign for ‘Free old stuff’ to increase student engagement
3. Promote how reusing items extends their lifespan, decreasing the need to buy new products and enhances sustainability. 
4. Write an article to and communicate with university and NUS to advocate for Graduation Gowns charge reduction to lower the barrier for students to attend graduation.

Measures of Success:

• Hold at least one ‘Free old stuff’ event per semester.
• The online campaign for ‘Free old stuff’ draws student’s attention and gains over 2000 views
• At least 250 students gain support from the events.
• Article published to Wonkhe to raise awareness on graduation gowns charge issue.

Progress So Far:

• Met with the SU Project Development Manager Daniela and to check for the available days for ‘Free Old Stuff’ events.
• Researched on the general charging of Graduation Gowns and drafting the article.