Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.
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"You can save some bucks if you thrift your outfit because you're only going to wear it once."
— Keerthana Krishnadas , Other
"When you have the funds, there's no pressure."
— Ehis Oboh , Other
"My mum is a designer so she made this for me."
— Wendy Adu Amankwah , Other
"For those who are the first person in their family to go to uni, it's a big deal for the family and there's a pressure to celebrate it."
— Tom Allingham , Academic
Key People
A master’s degree graduate who had a tailored suit made by his brother for graduation.
A newly graduated student sharing her experience of finding a budget-friendly graduation dress.
An advisor from Save The Student discussing financial pressures on graduating students.
A graduate who had her graduation outfit designed and made by her mother.
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Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.
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