If you think edu­ca­tion is expen­sive, try fundrais­ing for it

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Lyndi Smith
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May 21, 2012
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‘I raced into Coventry town centre to tell my friends. Everyone was delighted for me – the school had a reputation second to none... At which point came the question: ‘How are you going to get the money?’’

‘Inspiring reading. I hope other prospective students take up your ideas to reduce the impact of student debt’

- Fraser Keir, Director of Access, University of St Andrews

About the author: Lyndi Smith

Lyndi Smith is author of Free Degrees and a RADA graduate who raised money to avoid student debt.

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