Planning an elective on a budget

Martha Griffiths
ByMartha Griffiths
Published01 September 2022
Planning an elective can be fun – but it can also be stressful. Martha Griffiths from The Electives Network offers advice on how to plan your elective on a budget.

Leave some breathing room in your budget; you can always spend that money later, which is much better than being caught short during your elective.

This page was correct at publication on 01/09/2022. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

Martha Griffiths

Martha Griffiths has worked for The Electives Network (TEN) since 2017 as digital content coordinator. Her focus is developing TEN resources on subjects like ethics, funding, and the student experience. She has travelled extensively across Europe and North America, living in Minnesota for a year during her studies. Her lived experiences have shaped her passion to encourage students in their own opportunities to explore and develop as both individuals and medics.

Planning an elective on a budget