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10 Money Saving Hacks For This Semester

Ballin' on a budget.

Kaitlyn Stivers

Aug 19, 2019

Villanova University

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Ramen and Easy Mac are often the most used words to describe the life of a college student, and there is a tried and tested truth behind it. We don't have a lot of money. It's the cold hard truth. College students need to save money wherever they can and can start by following these simple hacks because let's admit it: we're all ballin' on a budget.

1. Actually use your meal plan

If you're going to pay the money to have an expensive meal plan, you might as well use it! Limit eating out or ordering in to every once in a while.

2. Sign up for student discounts

Almost everywhere has some form of student discount that saves college students a ton of money!

3. Use the campus gym

Take advantage of free gym facilities while you still can...you don't need to drop tons of money on workout classes to stay in shape.

4. Don't buy new textbooks

Used textbooks are just as good and WAYYY cheaper than brand new textbooks. Renting textbooks is also a great option that significantly decreases textbook prices.

5. Wait until after syllabus week to buy books

More often than not, you don't end up needing/using the books listed on the syllabus for a class. Wait until after your first class to buy books because the professor might have some instructions or even provide you with a cost efficient free online download of the book.

6. Don't go grocery shopping when you're hungry

Believe me, I've done it, and it never ends well.

7. Be selective when eating out

Everyone loves eating out, but sometimes it just isn't in the budget. Cook something in your apartment/dorm or utilize that meal plan!

8. Treat yo self, but not too much

We all deserve to buy ourselves something nice here and there but there is no need to make it a weekly occurrence!

9. Try Amazon Student

If you're a big online shopper try Amazon Student that give you affordable deals for practically anything you could think of to buy. You also get a free trial period!

10. Uber with a crowd

It's inevitable that you will be using Uber, so when you do make sure to split the ride multiple ways!

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For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

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10 Money Saving Hacks For This Semester

Ballin' on a budget.

1. Actually use your meal plan

2. Sign up for student discounts

3. Use the campus gym

4. Don't buy new textbooks

5. Wait until after syllabus week to buy books

6. Don't go grocery shopping when you're hungry

7. Be selective when eating out

8. Treat yo self, but not too much

9. Try Amazon Student

10. Uber with a crowd

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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