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    var msg1="All you need to know about studying and enjoying yourself in Scotland";
    var msg2="The currency in the UK is pounds sterling (£). One pound divides into 100 pence.";
    var msg3="If you are bringing your own phone with you, check you will not be paying too much for calls to and from the UK. ";
    var msg4="It should be possible for overseas students to open a ‘basic bank account’ with a variety of different banks.";
	var msg5="Can international students get access to assistance with fee payments and student loans, and if so, how?";
	var msg6="Planning ahead and making realistic estimates of expenditure is necessary to make sure you have enough money to go round.";

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