August is over, and the start of September brings new opportunities for students from all over the world. Whether you are making a fresh start in student life or returning to the lecture halls, going back to school always comes with its challenges. It is a significant step in the lives of millions of students, with many ups and downs, before you eventually come out stronger.

Starting something new can be exciting and sometimes daunting, but you don’t have to struggle through the start alone. With proper planning, you and your friends can get a head start in the academic year, and it can be even easier with Potje.

Potje helps your group prepare for student life, especially during the back-to-school period when budgets are tight and shared costs often arise unexpectedly. Here are a few ways it makes student life a lot easier:

1. Shared supplies & materials

Students often need the same textbooks, lab kits, or art supplies. Instead of everyone having to arrange and pay separately, a group can create a pot to pool money and purchase together.

For group projects, everyone can contribute equally to printing costs, presentation materials, or specialised software. This prevents awkward situations where one person pays upfront and later has to ask for reimbursement.

2. Housing & roommates

Nowadays, finding and paying for accommodation can often be difficult, making living with roommates a good solution for many students. But cohabiting also means sharing recurring costs: groceries, cleaning supplies, basic household items, and so on.

With Potje, everyone can contribute fairly and on time, making cohabitation much easier and more organised.

Additionally, you can also use it to save for one-off purchases, such as a shared microwave, couch, or kitchenware. Without anyone feeling that they have paid more than the others.

3. Student organisations

You might want to start a new student club to share your passion with others. Associations can use Potje to collect membership fees, fund sports equipment, or organise events.

The transparency means that all members can see exactly how much has already been raised and how close the goal is. This works particularly well for associations that organise competitions, concerts, or trips.

4. Social & monthly activities

Whether it’s a pizza night, film marathon, or a monthly night out. With a recurring pot, social activities remain worry-free. No more “who still needs to pay?” messages; everyone can immediately see who has contributed, and the group can plan without worrying about the budget.

During school holidays, students often plan joint trips. A pot in Potje helps spread contributions over time, so the costs remain manageable. Everyone can track progress, making it easier to book tickets, accommodation, or group activities on time, without financial stress at the last minute.

Time for class!

However you use Potje, it makes saving together easier, fairer, and a lot less stressful. Start your group pot today via the app and prepare for the upcoming year!

We wish you a smooth start to the school year and much success with all your goals, both in the lecture hall and beyond!