College is a balancing act: classes, exams, friends, more exams, going out, research papers, clubs, even more exams, and so on. College is also very expensive, which adds yet another thing to balance: a job.

Here are just a handful of things any college student with a job can relate to, and things that any college student without a job should keep in mind.

1. Thinking "How many hours would I have to work to pay for that?"

One hour of work pays for two iced coffees. Cover for bars is anywhere from two to four hours of work. A date party T-shirt is at least three hours, before taxes.

2. Taxes

I honestly have no idea. They make no sense to me, so I don't even know what to say about them.

3. School vs. Work

Do I pick up an extra shift and miss out on a night of studying? Can I afford to drop a shift so I can get that paper done?

4. Friends vs. Work

If you're scheduled on a weekend, it's a guarantee your friends will want to do something fun while you're working.

5. Health vs. Work

I could sleep/exercise/eat well... OR I can work more.

6. Listening to people say "I never see you anymore"

Come visit me at work, I practically live there.

7. Listening to people without jobs say "Oh I'm broke."'

Tell me more about how binging Netflix and napping isn't earning you money... or about your weekly allowance, daddy's credit card, etc. isn't enough to feed your yoga habit. I'm listening.