by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15
When students go off to college they have little to no experience managing their money. College is full of financial obligations and opportunities that require money. Spending money wisely is a necessity and essential to sustaining your best college career possible....
by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18
One of the most influential factors that goes into considering options for furthering your education is finances. Along with printer ink and cell phone contracts, a college education seems to have one of the heftiest price tags. Of course, the case of education is...
by Michael Faikes, College of Charleston, '17
There is a cliche joke in society about the “broke college student.” I know that when I first came to college that I was somewhat concerned about how much of a joke that stereotype actually was… Thankfully, through my one and a half years at college, I have not faced...
by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18
It’s now February, which means love, fondness and warmth is in the air! What better way to demonstrate your love and feelings than to write about it? College can have some bumps in the road, but can also offer an immense amount of amazing wonders. For one, I...
by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College
When I applied to college, I prioritized my family’s financial situation as a marker for where I should or should not go. Despite the well intended warnings, such as, “Do not let money be a factor,” from the affable regional representatives, my...
