Books Students generally report spending about as much money on books at Lancaster as at home. Books are expensive, but students generally purchase fewer of them and do more library work than in North America. This varies of course, depending on the preferences of the student and the requirements of the courses taken. Do not buy books before the start of classes unless this specifically recommended. These include entertainment, postage, phone, laundry, clubs and sports fees, transport, film, snacks, gifts, travel and other expenses.
Amounts vary enormously depending on a student's tastes and budget.
Take a lead from your British friends, who are likely to be on very limited budgets. These charge membership fees in the 3 - 5 range, normally payable upon joining, as well as fees to cover the cost of certain special trips or activities. You should try to delay paying the membership fee until you have attended one meeting of the club and are sure you want to join. Local Transport Buses run between the University and Lancaster town every 15 minutes and cost 85p for a single ticket and 1.35 for a return ticket. You can also buy a bus pass which covers either one term, two terms or three terms.