How to save Money as a Student

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If you are an average student, chances are that your financial state isn’t the best. You have to spend money in food, transportation, tools for college and so many more things, that most of the time you don’t have enough money to do the things you love. So being a student myself I decided to make a list of ways you can save some money as a student.

FOOD

When you first live by yourself chances are that you don’t really want to cook your own food. You are bored, you don’t have time or simply you are not good at cooking. This can make you eat out and order take outs all the time, and we all know take outs are more expensive than cooking your food. So If you really want to save some money you need to get into the kitchen and start cooking your food. If you don’t really know what to buy from the grocery store or what to cook, check out my food haul or any of my recipes.

HOME

If you live by yourself or even in a dorm room through your university years, you need to buy A LOT of stuff. And that alone can be a killer for your wallet. Here are some ways that you can save some money when you buy your first furniture.

Check out thrift stores: You can be surprised about the things you can find in thrift stores. You may find the perfect desk and paint it in the color you like, a really cool vintage mirror, even a bookcase.
Dig into your parent’s storeroom: There you will find old tables or chairs, just like a thrift store, that your parents don’t need anymore. That way you can make the most out of stuff that your family has already spend money on, and you will only have to spend money on supplies for fixing or painting.
Always shop on sale time: Be patient and don’t rush to the shops. Wait for special discounts for students (most of the time they put them in September) or simply sales. You can save a lot of money, just be sure to go at the very start of the sale time or you won’t find everything you want.

MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDENT ID

Many shops offer special prices and discounts for students If you have your student ID with you. In my country for example you can watch movies or eat cheaper in certain shops, certain days. So the next time you and your friend want to go out check out the stores that offer discounts for students.

SOME MORE SMALL TIPS

Use your bike or public transportation if you want to go somewhere. It’s a lot cheaper and eco-friendly.
Don’t smoke or drink alcohol. (Seriously it's REALLY bad for you and you throw money into the garbage bin.)
Use the campus gym and the free food service if your university offers one.
Don’t be tempted to go shopping when you get your check at the start of the month.
Rent your textbooks if your university doesn’t offer them for free (Mine does)
If you want to go for a trip at summer brake book in advance and look for hostels and hotels that have special prices for students.

Thank you so much for reading my blog, if you have any questions or suggestions feel free to comment down below!

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Hello, my name is Anna. I am a Greek 19 year old student, studying Sociology, a person who loves to create, an earthling. YouTube,video games, dreaming, creating. My passions.