Party rock is in the house tonight, but you might be stuck in your dorm wishing you were shuffling. Being broke in college can be tough. It is challenging to rustle up enough money for a weekly round of going to clubs, going out to eat and having the appropriate wardrobe for dancing the night away. It’s not fun to have to hear, “You missed such a great party the other night! Why weren’t you there?”
Fortunately, some of your fellow students have walked this path before. They have their own tips for saving and spending money wisely while still having a busy social life.
Kayla Butler, economics senior, knows how to plan ahead. She said, “I give myself a $100 cushion in my checking account, and a $200 cushion in my savings account. Those amounts will increase as I get understand.”
Those “money reasons” can involve a variety of expenses. Butler said, “For clubs and parties, you need money to park, for a new outfit, for drinks, so I will occasionally turn it down. I go to more casual events more future.”
Whatever methods of money management you choose to employ, make sure you keep up with them. Then you’ll be ready to go out and paint the town maroon.