Budgeting as a student: enjoy more with less money!
Budgeting is an essential part of student life. As you earn your first money and your parents slowly turn off the money tap, it’s time to be smart about your spending. But in the meantime, your social life is calling out: ‘Come outside, experience adventures and make memories!’’ As an Antwerp student, how do you find the right balance between saving and enjoying yourself?
Of course, to budget smartly, you first need income. Luckily, earning extra in a city like Antwerp is easy! The job opportunities are endless, and with a student contract you benefit from lots of advantages: no taxes and only a minimal social contribution. What a luxury! In 2025, you can work as many as 650 hours, so what are you waiting for?
STAN is recruiting!
Are you motivated to work, but looking for something other than a job behind the cash register or in the hospitality sector? Don’t know exactly what you want to do yet? Then this is your lucky day! STAN is looking for creative people to join its student editorial team.
Do you have a smooth pen and write captivating texts effortlessly? Or do you blow everyone away with your graphic designs? Are you always on the lookout for the latest trends on social media, or do you know exactly how to take the perfect shot? STAN needs you!
Do you have more talent for administration and reception than for creative tasks? Then STAN has something for you too! We are looking for reception assistants for GATE15 and project assistants for STUDY360 to join our team. Two positions that are not only valuable, but also shine on your resume!
‘Treat Yourself’-map
With your hard-earned pennies, you can now fully enjoy everything Antwerp has to offer. Believe it or not, but ‘t Stad is much more budget-friendly than you think! It can be difficult sometimes to find the best deals, but luckily STAN has the solution for you.
At the start of academic year 2024-2025, we released our physical ‘Treat Yourself’ folder, which helps students find their way around Antwerp without spending too much money. Together, we explore the city in a smart, budget-friendly way!
As the second semester is about to start, after a lot of students spend their money during the semester break, this is the perfect time to treat you with some of our budget tips.
City trips in your own city
If you think you have already seen everything in this city, you are probably wrong. ‘t Stad is like an open-air museum where you can get lost with friends in charming historical streets and impressive architectural districts. For example, did you know that the Cogels-Osylei in the Zurenborg quarter is considered the most beautiful street in Antwerp? Visit it yourself to find out why.
From there you can continue towards the historic centre and take a look at the iconic Cathedral of Our Lady and the picturesque streets around it. Don’t forget to explore one of the many parks in and around the city and get totally relaxed there, completely free of charge. Feel more like visiting a museum? Then don’t forget to take advantage of the student rate! You’re welcome!
Shopping on a budget
Antwerp is all about fashion! The city has produced countless big names in fashion, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to look stylish. On the contrary! Antwerp is full of trendy thrift shops where you can score the coolest clothes on a small budget. So, you really don’t need to spend 500 euros to upgrade your wardrobe. And even more good news: the same goes for furniture, electronics and other stuff. Antwerp has it all! Use our map to discover these unique and affordable treasures that ‘t Stad has to offer.
Fit without fortune
As an Antwerp student, it’s super-easy to keep exercising for cheap. Whether you prefer outdoors or indoors, there is always something to do! Walk around the MAS or work out for free on the fitness machines at the Kaaien. Do you prefer indoor sports? With a Sportsticker+, you get access to numerous sports activities, or you can take a dip in one of Antwerp’s many swimming pools. Need to relax after your workout? Treat yourself to a jacuzzi or steam room session, and all that for less than 20 euros! Wondering where to find all this? Drop by soon and check out our ‘Treat Yourself’-map.
Hey, where is my money going?
Budgeting sounds easy, but in reality it is often a challenge. You try really hard, yet sometimes you lose track and control. Time to keep track of all your spending with the help of apps! For example, the app Spendee helps you register every expense down to the penny. Visualising your spending makes you much more conscious of it. The app Tricount makes it easy to keep track of shared spending with friends, so you never have to face unexpected repayments. Rather looking for an original budget plan? Ask ChatGPT for an innovative plan.
Pop into GATE 15, and ask at our reception desk for STAN’s student maps.
