When you have your summer job or internship, you initially think of saving that money for the coming school year. The savings would definitely make college easier. But does summer savings really happen? Seeing your bank account fill up with money once a week, or every other week is a glorious thing that makes most people spend recklessly. Mike and I went to nice meals, and shopped a lot, since we had paid internships this summer. And now, just as school is starting up...we are poor college students again.
Bruce lived thriftily while having an internship in China, which is something we all should aspire towards. Having savings for those sticky times during the semester is a great thing!
Claire, on the other hand, spent her summer travelling, and minimized her costs by couch surfing, and depending on the kindness of others.
Who do you think had a PCS summer? Who is better off financially come this semester?!
To save up money for some future plans is great. An interesting issue is we can do it even with food. Here are some tips on how to cook deliciously, quickly and cheaply:
ReplyDeleteRecipes & Ideas for On-Campus Cooking.