1. Time Management
Classes aren’t like they are in high school and, trust me, your professor doesn’t give a crap if you don’t hand in your homework. It’s less work for them to grade in the long run anyway. But just because they don’t care doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t. Take the extra twenty minutes to read the chapter or to edit that paper. During finals you’ll be happy that you did.
2. Pinching Pennies
You never really understand the meaning of “broke college kid” until it's a month into the semester and you look at your bank statement. A great way to rationalize your purchases is to think in terms of a Chipotle burrito bowl. (They’re roughly 8 bucks and some change!) Next time that you’re contemplating buying that cute sparkly crop top, think about how many drinks are going to get spilled on it and how many burrito bowls you could have bought instead.
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3. Having Good Friends
As much fun as college is, it sucks equally as much around finals time. Having good friends who know when you’re about to cry from the stress without you even having to say a word is key. In the words of Lauren Conrad, "It’s less important to have more friends and more important to have real ones."
4. Take A Chance
Do you see that girl who you sit next to in accounting? Say hi to her as you pass her while walking on campus. Odds are that she’s debating if she should say hi to you too. Or is there a cute guy at the party? Walk up and ask him to dance. So what if he says no? People have survived worse things.
5. Take Care Of Yourself
Be kind to yourself. Yeah, those cookies in the dinning hall might be great, but don’t binge on them at dinner. Also, going to the gym instead of watching your sixth Netflix episode in a row isn’t such a bad idea either. College is your prime and it is supposed to be the best time of your life! Take care of your body while you’re there. Also, don't underestimate the power of a good face mask.
6. Call Your Mom
Everyone says that you don’t know what you've got until it’s gone, which mainly refers to your mom’s homemade mac’n’cheese. Call her and tell her that you miss it, miss her voice, or just her in general. While you’re out having a great time she’s sitting at home worrying about you. Take the extra five minutes to call her and tell her that you love her.
7. Look For The Free Things
As a broke college kid, you can never have too many free tee shirts. Different events on campus will be giving away free snacks. Definitely stop by those, they’re great. You never know who you’ll end up meeting there.
