Not everyone has the means to travel. We already know that the whole idea that “everyone can travel abroad in college” is a lie. Yeah, semesters abroad are more affordable, but majors and classes get in the way. Summers abroad are more doable time-wise, but the costs are often outrageous. If you get financial aid like I do, you may stand a fighting chance, but I’m still struggling to scrape the cash together. If you don’t have financial aid which means your parents are well-off, that still doesn’t mean their family has the extra funds to fork over to their child all willy-nilly. It’s cruel that it’s advertised like anyone can do it. If you’re suffering from wanderlust like I am, here are a few tips to placate your travel bug without breaking the bank.
1. Steal a car
Then you can go anywhere, basically for free. All you need to pay for is gas. Learn how to lock-pick on the internet and see where your dreams can take you!
2. Steal someone’s identity
If you commandeer someone’s life and credit cards, then anything you do is free. Besides visiting your dream destination, you can also buy that cute new top you’ve been wanting.
3. Sue the school
Mostly for false advertising. You might wiggle out of there with a few extra bucks. Who knows? Not me. I've never sued anyone. It's on my bucket list.
4. Rob a bank
People still do that, right?
5. Hijack a plane
Maybe don’t do this one.
6. Become homeless
Then the world becomes one big adventure because you don’t have a home to go back to. Take it from Squidward. He loved it.
7. Buy calendars
Lots of ‘em. They’ve got loads, highlighting pretty sunsets, national parks, and even mountains. Let your inner hiker shine as you look on those splendid, rolling hills.
8. Go the next town over
Anywhere new is somewhere new. This one is the real one guys, please don't do the others. Check out a new cafe, or go into that local bookstore you’ve always walked by. Grab a friend or go alone. Travelling doesn’t have to entail that you leave the country. Do some exploring in your own backyard.
