That Book Is How Much?!

Posted by Laura

Life is expensive. I have really learned the importance of budgeting my money while living away from home. The money that goes toward tuition, rent, books, food, and living expenses really adds up fast. When I was buying my books for the new semester, I figured out that I spent more than 25 hours working over the summer to purchase the books I need for just one of my nine classes. My lifetime of savings is being used a lot faster than the time it took to save it, yet I can also see that it's being invested in a priceless education. This makes me want to work even harder to not miss out on learning opportunities.