Alright, we all know that class divisions stink. They're complicated, annoying, and just plain wrong. For those on the top of the heap, money flows through their fingers like water, while those on the very bottom struggle for basic necessities, like food. Then, there's the middle class: safe, secure, comfortable. At least, that's how we normally view it.
However, there are some of us who find out early in our college careers that there are class divisions even in this supposedly egalitarian sect. For the working middle class-ers, college is not only a journey through academia, but also the financial aspect of life. Bills, personal care items, food - everything that you could ever want. Yet, there's humor in the stress, and while some of our solidly middle-middle class friends may not get why we don't just buy a new laptop half way through the semester, just know that some fellow starving college kid is feeling your pain.
1. Trying to Buy Stuff You Actually Need
I need deodorant, tissues, maybe some pretzels, q-tips… but I only have about ten bucks before next week.
2. Really Awesome Campus Events
Wow, Oprah’s giving a lecture? When?!...seriously? That’s when I work.
3. Traditions
I am so excited for this! I’ve been looking forward to (insert school tradition here) since I applied! Hold on, it’s when? I work then.
4. Pay Day
Yes! I’m rich! Ok, so I need to pay this amount of cash towards my bill…subtract x amount of dollars… and some cash for a club activity…ok…
5. The Textbook Dilemma
*Walks into class with library book covered in sticky-notes*
Other student: “Why don’t you just buy the book?
You: Uh, because not all of us wish to feed the money machine that is Amazon
6.Talking to friends with money
You: “Working and studying at the same time is so difficult!”
Them: *drops Vera Bradley bag on floor* “Why don’t you just quit?”
You: “---“
7. Financial Aid (Part Deux)
