Nicole So
Growth Marketer
Digital Culture, Digital Communication and Media (BA Hons)Nicole is a Growth Marketer at Student Beans. As a Gen Z marketer, she knows student life first-hand - from stretching a budget to making the most of city living. Having lived in several cities, she brings a real-world perspective on what it’s actually like to settle into a new place, find your go-to spots, and make your money go further. With experience working across both B2C and B2B, and a background in marketing, e-commerce, and commercial strategy, she turns trends and offers into practical, easy-to-use guides that help students make smarter choices day to day - and still enjoy their lives. In her free time, you’ll usually find Nicole taking photos, filming videos, café-hopping, planning her next trip, or jumping into a random new side quest or sport.
Articles by Nicole So
Places To Eat In Exeter: Where To Eat On A Student Budget
Exeter's best food is on the Quayside and down Gandy Street. Here's where to eat at every price point, plus the three student discounts that work in the city.
Student Accommodation In Exeter: What You Need To Know
Exeter houses go in November, not spring — and there's a planning rule behind it. Here's which areas suit which campus, and what to check before you sign anything.
Things To Do In Exeter: A Student Guide
Exeter has a free museum that's among the best in the South West, medieval tunnels found nowhere else in the UK, and Dartmoor half an hour away. Here's what's worth your time.
Things To Do In Belfast: A Student Guide
Most of the best things in Belfast are free, including the Ulster Museum, City Hall tours and Stormont. Here's what's worth your time, plus the £17 student rate almost nobody mentions.
Places To Eat In Belfast: Where To Eat On A Student Budget
Belfast has two Michelin stars and one does a five-course tasting menu for £55. Here's where to eat at every price point, from that down to a £3 bap at St George's Market.
Places To Eat In Bournemouth: The Best Food Spots For Students
Here's where to eat, plus the student discounts that work in town and the one rule that applies to nearly all of them.
Bournemouth Beach: How To Do A Day Trip On A Budget
Bournemouth Beach is free, seven miles long and voted the best in the UK. Getting there isn't — and the seafront parking fine just went from £70 to £160. Here's how to do it cheaply.
Student Accommodation In Bournemouth: What You Need To Know
Bournemouth University's main campus isn't in Bournemouth, and most student houses here aren't licensed. Here's what to check before you sign, and where to actually live.
Things To Do In Liverpool: A Student Guide
Here's what's actually open, what's free, and what everything else costs in Liverpool.
Student Accommodation In Glasgow: What You Need To Know
Renting in Glasgow? Scotland's HMO threshold is three tenants, not five — plus the free landlord register almost no student checks.
Beatles Museum Liverpool: Which One To Visit, And What's Free
Liverpool has two Beatles museums, not one. Here's the difference, what each costs, the student rates, and the Beatles sights that are completely free.
Student Accommodation In Sheffield: What You Need To Know
Most student houses in Sheffield aren't licensed, which means nobody has checked yours on your behalf. Here's what to inspect before you sign, and what a room really costs.
Student Accommodation In Coventry: What You Need To Know
Here's how to effectively find a house in Coventry.
Day Trips From Glasgow: Where To Go On A Student Budget
Day trips from Glasgow: Loch Lomond in 50 minutes, Stirling in 29 — plus the scheme that makes bus travel free across Scotland if you're under 22.
Best Restaurants In Glasgow: Where To Eat As A Student
Glasgow has two Michelin stars and pizza from £7. Here's where to eat — plus the student discounts that work in Scotland, and the ones that don't.
Free Things To Do In Coventry
Skint in Coventry? The Cathedral ruins, Blitz Museum and Mead Gallery are all free — and we've checked which ones aren't any more.
How Much Does It Cost To Live In Coventry As A Student?
Here's what a month actually costs — rent, bills, food, buses — with three worked budgets and the numbers they come from.
Every Freebie and Free Thing To Do in London in 2026
Every London freebie worth knowing in 2026 — free views, museums, comedy, gigs, TV recordings and birthday treats.
What To Do In Sheffield: A Student's Guide
Sheffield has six free museums, a national park inside the city limits, more craft breweries per head than anywhere in the UK, and the biggest theatre complex outside London. Here's what to do with all of it.
Cheap Eats In Sheffield: Where To Eat On A Budget
Sheffield won the UK's Best Food Hall award, has the biggest food hall in the north of England, and an international supermarket where you can feed yourself for a week for very little. Here's where to eat on a student budget.
Student Accommodation In Edinburgh: What You Need To Know
Scottish tenancies work nothing like English ones — yours has no fixed term, you can leave on 28 days' notice, and the rent caps everyone's talking about don't start until 2027. Here's what that means for renting in Edinburgh.
Cheap Eats In Edinburgh: Where To Eat On A Budget
Edinburgh's cheap food is better than its reputation suggests. Hog roast rolls sold until they run out, pies since 1995, a soup van that parks outside the university, and a Cowgate pub that gives students free pizza on Fridays.
Free Things To Do In Edinburgh As A Student
Edinburgh gives students an unusually good deal: five free national galleries, a free national museum, a parliament you can walk into, and — if you're 21 or under — free buses across the whole of Scotland.
Free Things To Do In Cardiff
Cardiff has two free national museums, a parliament you can walk into, 56 hectares of parkland behind the castle, and free Welsh lessons if you're under 25. Here's how to fill a term without spending anything.
Student Accommodation In Cardiff: What You Need To Know
Here's what student accommodation in Cardiff really costs — and the Welsh housing law that gives you more rights than students in England.
Free Things To Do In Newcastle As A Student
Newcastle is one of the best cities in the UK for doing absolutely nothing expensive. Here are the free museums, parks, beaches and events worth your time as a student.
Student Accommodation In Newcastle: What You Need To Know
From Jesmond terraces to Quayside studios, here's how student accommodation in Newcastle actually works — what it costs, which areas suit you, and the paperwork worth checking before you commit.
Cheap Eats In Newcastle: Where To Eat On A Budget
Newcastle is one of the cheapest cities in the UK to eat out in, if you know where to look. Here's your student guide to the best cheap eats in the Toon, from market stalls to weekday lunch deals.
Best Places To Eat In Bristol
Bristol's food scene is one of the best in the country - creative, international and packed with independents. From legendary market street food to buzzy Stokes Croft favourites and special-occasion Clifton spots, here are the best places to eat in Bristol.
Cheap Things To Do In Bristol
Being a student in Bristol doesn't have to mean an empty bank account. From free museums and Banksy street art to harbourside walks and bustling markets, here are the best cheap (and free) things to do in Bristol.
Student Accommodation In Bristol: What You Need To Know
Off to Bristol for uni? From the best student areas to how much rent you'll actually pay, here's everything you need to know about finding student accommodation in Bristol — minus the stress and the surprise bills.
Free Things To Do In Brighton As A Student
Being a student in Brighton doesn't have to mean an empty bank account. From the beach to free museums, vintage markets to live music, here are the best things to do in Brighton that won't cost you a single penny.
Student Accommodation In Brighton: What You Need To Know
Heading to Brighton for uni? From the buzziest student areas to how much rent you'll actually pay, here's everything you need to know about finding student accommodation in Brighton.
Cheap Eats In Brighton: Where To Eat On A Budget
Eating well in Brighton doesn't have to drain your student loan. From Pompoko's cult rice bowls to the city's best-value burgers, jacket potatoes and tacos, here are 10 cheap eats that'll keep you full and your bank balance happy.
What Is The Real Cost Of Living In Birmingham?
Here’s a realistic monthly budget covering rent, food, and everyday expenses.
How To Find Student Accommodation In Birmingham
How to find affordable accommodation in Birmingham without unexpected costs.
Cheap Places To Eat In Leeds
Discover the best budget restaurants, street-food spots, and student favourites in Leeds.
How To Find Student Accommodation In Leeds
How to find affordable accommodation in Leeds without unexpected costs.
What Is The Real Cost Of Living In Leeds?
From rent and food to nights out, here's a realistic monthly budget breakdown.
Cheap Places To Eat In Nottingham
Discover the best budget restaurants, street-food spots, and student favourites in Nottingham.
What Is The Real Cost Of Living In Nottingham?
How much does it really cost to live in Nottingham as a student? Here’s a realistic monthly budget covering rent, food, and everyday expenses.
How To Find Student Accommodation In Nottingham
How to find affordable accommodation in Nottingham without unexpected costs.
Manchester’s Best-Kept Student Secrets
Discover Manchester's best student secrets — hidden parks, cheap eats, canal walks, and more.
Best Cheap Date Ideas In Manchester
Discover affordable activities, free attractions, and romantic spots across the city.
Trying to Get a Graduate Job in London?
Struggling to land a graduate job in London? Discover why the London graduate job market is so competitive and how to stand out effectively.
How To Find Student Accommodation In Manchester
Discover how to find cheap student accommodation in Manchester. Learn tips to save money and uncover the best budget-friendly options.
Cheap Date Ideas For Students in Manchester
Discover fun and memorable cheap date ideas for students in Manchester. Explore the city
Manchester’s Best-Kept Student Secrets
Discover Manchester’s Best-Kept Student Secrets! Uncover hidden gems, cheap plans, and local tips for an unforgettable student life in Manchester.
Cheap Things To Do In Birmingham
Cheap things to do in Birmingham with free spots, budget activities, and student discounts.
Student Accommodation In London
How to find affordable accommodation in London without unexpected costs.