Saturday, March 8, 2014

7 Fun Activities For The College Student On A Budget

By Darrel Jefferson


Some of the fondest memories you'll have of college are crazy activities you do with your friends. Maybe you started an epic water balloon fight on campus, or perhaps you went on vacation to a cabin in the woods and got preyed upon by a family of psychopaths.

For students who are working towards their business degree understand that money make the college cogs turn, but it does not take an accounting major to understand that saving money, as much as possible, through the college years is a smart life move.

Because of this need to save money there are many students who try and devise different ways to save money, from smart shopping to thrifty living, but there are likewise other practical ways to save money through the college years that some may not have thought of.

Make a list and put the more important things near the top. When you engage in an activity, think about whether or not it is the most important thing to do. If you aren't spending enough time with homework then allocate some more towards your studies. Conversely, Make sure that you are well balanced. Have friends, and spend time unwinding to keep yourself from getting overly stressed.

It is often these simple tips and tricks that can end up saving a college student hundreds or even thousands of dollars throughout their collegiate career, but students should not forget the basics of saving money either. In order to escape college with limited or zero debt, it will take the combined effort by students to remember to employ both the traditional money saving tips that they probably already know as well as a few unconventional or round about ways to save money (such as filing taxes and filling out a FAFSA form).

Scope out food and drink specials around town. Many of the restaurants and bars surrounding campus cater to poor college students. You'll probably be able to find a different place with awesome specials every night of the week, where you can go out on the night with your friends.

Go to karaoke, or organize your own. The Karaoke nights at the local watering hole can be ridiculously fun, and you can also set up your own karaoke session with your friends. You'll be surprised how much you get into belting out the words to some Rhianna song. Throw a surprise birthday party. Organizing the party will be the best part, but it could be even more interesting to see how many dozens of people you can cram into a tiny dorm room for the big surprise.

One tip to saving money in college that few may have considered is to pass on the low paying (or even high paying) summer jobs and stick with school. Attending summer school while working part time may keep a student busy, but it is a great way to get through school faster, which saves money, and typically cheaper, as summer tuition is usually less than traditional semester's tuition would be.




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