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25 Things To Do Instead Of Spending Money If You Are A Broke College Student

That feeling of wanting to go on a tropical vacation but looking at pictures online is all you can afford.

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Oh the joy of being a college student and checking your account balance to only have $1.74.

If you're anything like me, when you hear the word "food" and "off campus" put in the same sentence you are all in, but if we're being honest here, we both know we can't afford it. However, here are some things you totally can afford!

1. Work on your to-do list

2. Paint

3. Read the assigned readings for your classes (because who reads those)

4. Go to a local beach

5. Netflix and Hulu (use your friends account if you don't have one)

6. Go for a drive with no destination

7. Go on a hike

8. Dance like no one is watching

9. Bake cookies

10. Exercise (ugh)

11. Create a bucket list

12. Do something on your bucket list (if it's free)

13. Hang out with an old friend

14. Listen to new music

15. Try a DIY project you found on YouTube that totally isn't doable, but hey, it doesn't hurt to try

16. Make a playlist or two

17. Deep clean your room (that Ramen cup sitting beside your bed for the last month is dying to be thrown out)

18. Draw your dream house

19. Delete Tinder (trust me it's for the better)

20. Cook a home cooked meal with your loved one

21. Catch up on that laundry you've been putting off for the last two weeks (the same sweatshirt you've been wearing for a week will thank you)

22. Write a letter to your future self

23. Sing on the top of your lungs

24. Clip coupons (if you're going to spend money, at least be smart about it)

25. Write an article/ blog post on more things to instead of spending money

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