Comments on: 50 Smart and Easy Ways to Save Money in College http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/ An inside look at college life: dorms, roommates, finals, study tips, and how to get through it all. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:03:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Christina http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-9451 Christina Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:28:08 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-9451 I definitely agree with checking if you really need that book for the class. I actually don't purchase books until about a week or two in, and see how much I really need the book. Usually for non-core classes for general education courses, you don't really need the book. Also, if the teacher has great lectures, all you need to do is pay attention, and you won't need the book to study. I got a B+ in my graphic technology course and saved $200 by listening to his lectures and not buying the books! I definitely agree with checking if you really need that book for the class. I actually don’t purchase books until about a week or two in, and see how much I really need the book. Usually for non-core classes for general education courses, you don’t really need the book.

Also, if the teacher has great lectures, all you need to do is pay attention, and you won’t need the book to study. I got a B+ in my graphic technology course and saved $200 by listening to his lectures and not buying the books!

]]> By: Surviving College Life » Your Ultimate College How-To Guide Link Roundup - Survive College with tips about roommates, studying, and more! http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-9366 Surviving College Life » Your Ultimate College How-To Guide Link Roundup - Survive College with tips about roommates, studying, and more! Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:17:09 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-9366 [...] 50 Ways to Save Money in College @ Surviving College Life [...] [...] 50 Ways to Save Money in College @ Surviving College Life [...]

]]> By: 50+ Tips, Ideas, Resources on Saving Money for College Students — Broke Grad Student http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-8316 50+ Tips, Ideas, Resources on Saving Money for College Students — Broke Grad Student Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:02:10 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-8316 [...] 50 Smart and Easy Ways to Save Money in College at Surviving College Life [...] [...] 50 Smart and Easy Ways to Save Money in College at Surviving College Life [...]

]]> By: Bruce from New Zealand investment property http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-6226 Bruce from New Zealand investment property Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:59:00 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-6226 Brilliant article! I think (in relation to point #3) that if every student learned to simply eat cheaply and healthily, student debt would be largely wiped out and the future health of the nation (particularly where obesity-related diseases are concerned) would be vastly improved. *Sigh* "if only every student really WOULD learn to eat healthily, huh? Brilliant article! I think (in relation to point #3) that if every student learned to simply eat cheaply and healthily, student debt would be largely wiped out and the future health of the nation (particularly where obesity-related diseases are concerned) would be vastly improved.

*Sigh* “if only every student really WOULD learn to eat healthily, huh?

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]]> By: Surviving College Life » How to Set Your First Budget - Survive College with tips about roommates, studying, and more! http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-2816 Surviving College Life » How to Set Your First Budget - Survive College with tips about roommates, studying, and more! Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:47:20 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-2816 [...] you either need to increase your income (by getting a job, for example), decrease your expenses (check out these 50 ways to save $$ in college), or [...] [...] you either need to increase your income (by getting a job, for example), decrease your expenses (check out these 50 ways to save $$ in college), or [...]

]]> By: meaghan http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-1825 meaghan Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:16:38 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-1825 I love this list! I think it is so clever! I started making do it yourself gifts after I read your suggestions! I hope you don't mind I linked to your post on my blog meaghanholley.blogspot.com I love this list! I think it is so clever! I started making do it yourself gifts after I read your suggestions! I hope you don’t mind I linked to your post on my blog meaghanholley.blogspot.com

]]> By: Gary Webber http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-1602 Gary Webber Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:38:23 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-1602 This is a good list. I strongly encourage students to look into assistant teaching positions - not only are you usually paid to be a TA, but you also get the advantage of another class (and considering how much money you're spending on your education, an extra class is a good thing - get the most of your money and learn as much as you can). Also, make sure you really need that book for class. Several times I bought a book I never looked at all semester. I wish I was a student again. There are so many discounts. Make sure you look for all the special student deals and vouchers. -Gary Webber This is a good list. I strongly encourage students to look into assistant teaching positions - not only are you usually paid to be a TA, but you also get the advantage of another class (and considering how much money you’re spending on your education, an extra class is a good thing - get the most of your money and learn as much as you can).

Also, make sure you really need that book for class. Several times I bought a book I never looked at all semester.

I wish I was a student again. There are so many discounts. Make sure you look for all the special student deals and vouchers.

-Gary Webber

]]> By: Pay for College Blog » Blog Archive » Parents & Finance 101: Who’s Going to Pay for This? http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-1290 Pay for College Blog » Blog Archive » Parents & Finance 101: Who’s Going to Pay for This? Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:19:06 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-1290 [...] Third, teach your student how to be frugal (but healthy!) Help your child figure out how to eat cheap but healthy meals, use coupons, discount shopping websites, various tips you use to save money, or send them over to our student blog for money saving tips like this great article, 50 Ways to Save Money in College. [...] [...] Third, teach your student how to be frugal (but healthy!) Help your child figure out how to eat cheap but healthy meals, use coupons, discount shopping websites, various tips you use to save money, or send them over to our student blog for money saving tips like this great article, 50 Ways to Save Money in College. [...]

]]> By: Pay for College Blog - Tips on reducing the cost of college http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-1289 Pay for College Blog - Tips on reducing the cost of college Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:18:47 +0000 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/01/28/50-ways-to-save-money-in-college/#comment-1289 [...] Third, teach your student how to be frugal (but healthy!) Help your child figure out how to eat cheap but healthy meals, use coupons, discount shopping websites, various tips you use to save money, or send them over to our student blog for money saving tips like this great article, 50 Ways to Save Money in College. [...] [...] Third, teach your student how to be frugal (but healthy!) Help your child figure out how to eat cheap but healthy meals, use coupons, discount shopping websites, various tips you use to save money, or send them over to our student blog for money saving tips like this great article, 50 Ways to Save Money in College. [...]

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