by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
It’s funny looking back on my college experience that I didn’t choose to study finance because as a first generation student you take a crash course in personal finance on a daily basis. When I thought about budgeting for college in high school, the only things I...
by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
With college, there are many unseen expenses that we do not think about; they are the hidden fees. These fees can include laundry, books, transportation, personal hygiene, entertainments, and the list goes on. However, these fees can also be tackled if we know what...
by Raquel Diaz, Reed College, '20
It was almost midnight, and I was starving. The weather seemed to encourage my appetite; I sat next to the window of Portland’s Hotcake House, which unsurprisingly offered a view of rain and darkness. The morose weather outside created such a stark contrast with the...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
When it comes to finances, I believe I can speak on behalf of the majority of college students when I say the term ¨broke college student¨ is no joke. However, from my perspective, there are ways to combat getting stuck in sticky financial situations if you pay...
by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16
So three years later and college is not everything it’s expected to be, well in many ways. In many ways it is, but everyone’s college experience doesn’t always meet the stereotype. There will be times for weekend hangouts, greek life rushing, and the occasional all...
