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How to Survive as a College S tudent.

How to Survive as a College S tudent. By: Julian Cramer. Welcome To College. Important Topics. Budgeting Socializing Banking Cooking. Prev. Next. Remind y ourself why you are in college.

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How to Survive as a College S tudent.

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  1. How to Survive as a College Student. By: Julian Cramer Welcome To College

  2. Important Topics • Budgeting • Socializing • Banking • Cooking Prev Next

  3. Remind yourself why you are in college. • You are in college first and foremost for an education. Do not blow the opportunity by neglecting your studies, over socializing, or getting into financial trouble. Next Prev

  4. Set a Budget • A budget needs to be set for your spending categories other than tuition and books. • Food, Rent, Entertainment, etc. Prev Next

  5. Hit the happy hour • Look for places with 2 for 1 drinks or free appetizers when you do go out to eat. Prev Next

  6. Buy used books • You will probably find much better prices at Amazon.com than at the college book store, even on used book. Avoid buying new ones if possible. Prev Next

  7. Prev Next Amazon

  8. Socialize at dorm/apartments • You don’t always have to go out, invite friends over to your dorm or apartment regularly to keep your social needs met and save money. Prev Next

  9. Use a local bank and debit card • If there is not a nearby branch of your current bank, open up one that has a branch on or near campus to maintain convenience and to avoid ATM fees. Prev Next

  10. Budget your spending money for the entire semester • At the beginning of the semester, figure out what you have available for spending money each week, and stick to it. Prev Next

  11. Consider a part-time job • As long as it doesn’t interfere with your studies, of course. A job could provided extra income to go shopping and enjoy the extra activities that come along with college. Prev Next

  12. Learn to cook • If you don’t know how to cook, start learning. It can be healthier and even cheaper than fast food. Prev Next

  13. Shop at thrift stores • Check out the local thrift stores for clothes and other household furnishings. Prev Next

  14. Manage your student loans carefully • Don’t over borrow, and if you end up borrowing more money than you need, save it in a high interest savings account. Prev Next

  15. The End

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