We can all agree that “broke” is a word commonly used to describe college students. I am no exception to the norm, which is why I started to pay more attention to the things I spent money on. You have no idea of the amount of times I’ve heard the phrase, “Don’t spend your money on that, save it.”

Why should I?

There are situations where it is understandable to be an adult, think twice and stop yourself before you spend $200 on useless things. But there are others where we have to ask ourselves, “Is this really useless or a necessity?” The correct answer is, always, the latter.

Here are the eight things you should 100% buy without second doubt:

1. Food

Everyone loves food so why feel ashamed of spending your money on it?

Back home we have a saying, “Barriga lleno, corazon content” which means, “full tummy, happy heart”

Go get a happy heart.

2. Ice cream

Yes, ice cream needs its own category. If food makes your heart happy, then ice creams help your soul. No need for excuses.

Also, how cute do ice cream cones look on Instagram photos? EXTREMELY CUTE.

3. Concert tickets

I still don’t understand how there are people out there who would rather save money over buying concert tickets.

Nothing compares to standing in the middle of a huge crowd listening to your favorite songs live. Just think about how many times artists do tours, not often. If your favorite artist is visiting your city, then go get tickets and please don’t feel guilty about it.

4. Books

They are the best hobby, you can read anywhere you go and you learn. Need more excuses? I don’t think so.

5. Coffee/Tea

If you love coffee as much as I do, you’ve probably been judged after your third trip of the day to Starbucks. Don’t panic my friend, I’m with you in this journey. Go get your coffee – or your tea - and ignore the haters.

6. Cute mugs

I mean, how are you planning on drinking your coffee or tea?

7. Oversized sweaters

Oversized sweaters are the perfect outfit for a cold day / cold classroom. They are pieces of clothing sent straight from heaven that are cool enough to go out in public, and perfectly big and comfortable to take that after-class-nap.

8. Pajamas/fuzzy socks

Nothing is more important that comfort, especially if you are a college student stressed about life who finds peace in soft, fluffy, cloud-like attires. Go get yourself some cute pajamas and tons of fuzzy socks (you can never have enough of those).