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Incoming Keble students voice concern over high living costs
Incoming students at Keble College voiced concerns over the high living costs resulting from a lack of clarity or, in the case of a Foundation Year student, a lack of choice in their application process.
This comes after Keble scrapped fixed-price rent costs in 2022, allowing the college to adjust room costs throughout the duration of students living on-site. The cheapest room, which shares a bathroom with one other person, now costs £30.91 a night compared to £27.24 a night...
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