Comments on: Money Saving Tips For College Students Living on Campus http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/money-saving-tips-for-college-students-living-on-campus/ Breaking Financial Ceilings One Stiletto At A Time! Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:13:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Emma http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/money-saving-tips-for-college-students-living-on-campus/#comment-819 Emma Fri, 16 May 2008 23:21:21 +0000 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/money-saving-tips-for-college-students-living-on-campus/#comment-819 Regarding books - by the time I hit my final year of university, I had given up on buying my books. However, that's not to say I didn't do the required readings. Go to the library. Most books are available for 3 week rentals, and if not, there should be a "reserved reading" section, where you can take the book out for a few hours to a few days, depending on the book. As an english major, I couldn't afford the hundreds of dollars in books required for each course, so I went the library route. I had to buy a few used, but between late charges and used books, I spent no more than $100 of the $1000 to $1500/year for new books and course kits. For my first year though, I bought all my books used through other students, and then sold them at my cost, so I really just "borrowed" books for the year. Also food: Do potluck nights with friends - it lets you have some variation in your diet, if you are lucky enough to be able to make your own meals. And, don't waste money on drinks on campus. Bring your own or just drink water. Sure, it's not as tasty as a pop/juice, but it's much healthier, and even better, it's free! Regarding books - by the time I hit my final year of university, I had given up on buying my books. However, that’s not to say I didn’t do the required readings.

Go to the library. Most books are available for 3 week rentals, and if not, there should be a “reserved reading” section, where you can take the book out for a few hours to a few days, depending on the book.

As an english major, I couldn’t afford the hundreds of dollars in books required for each course, so I went the library route. I had to buy a few used, but between late charges and used books, I spent no more than $100 of the $1000 to $1500/year for new books and course kits.

For my first year though, I bought all my books used through other students, and then sold them at my cost, so I really just “borrowed” books for the year.

Also food:
Do potluck nights with friends - it lets you have some variation in your diet, if you are lucky enough to be able to make your own meals. And, don’t waste money on drinks on campus. Bring your own or just drink water. Sure, it’s not as tasty as a pop/juice, but it’s much healthier, and even better, it’s free!

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