1. Eating Out

Eating out is hands down the easiest way to spend your entire lifesavings and then some in college. When you move away from home, so many new restaurants and places to eat pop up on your radar. Before you know it, you actually are eating ramen and diet coke for every meal.

2. Shopping

A close second to eating out, shopping is the number two bank account killer. College is a place where you can reinvent yourself, or finally let your true colors shine. You obviously need a new outfit for every occasion…right?

3. Rent

Along with going to college comes eventually living off campus, which presents the inevitable: rent. It can range anywhere from super cheap to the price of a New York apartment in the middle of the city. The possibilities are endless. Oh, and don’t forget, you clearly have to decorate.

4. School Supplies

Books alone in college can easily run up a $900+ tab. Most times used books are fine and are clearly the cheaper (better) option, but of course there’s always that one teacher who requires the Access Code. Naturally, that’s the $300 Biology book that has to be brand new. Not to mention we all need cool agendas and notebooks.

5. Greek Life and/or Clubs

Greek life and clubs are a huge part of most schools, and is a really fun thing to be a part of, but boy, is it expensive. With those things come dues, T-shirts, and other various costs. But, don’t let that deter you from joining. It really is worth it!