These are the things that I personally do to save money while I am still a student. I hope at least one of these will help you.
1. Apply for a scholarship This is definitely one of the things that have helped me throughout my college life. I always tell people around me who kept complaining about how broke they are to try applying for a scholarship. There are loads of scholarship grants out there. Schools even post about them on bulletin boards so you can always check on that. Don’t be afraid to try. I have been rejected as well but since I really wanted it so bad, I kept applying until I got accepted. It’s been very helpful since not only does it pay for my tuition, but I also receive a monthly allowance. It will also motivate you to study harder since you have to maintain your grades to remain a scholar. 2. Save on Transportation Find other routes. I used to think that the only way I could reach my school was through MRT and LRT, but then the fares got higher and I had to find other ways. I learned that I could ride a jeepney and I could save 14 pesos from my usual fare. Add up to a whole week, that’s 70 pesos you could save. 3. Bring “baon” Don’t be shy and think that you are too old to bring your own “baon” to school. If your friends judge you for it, then they aren’t your real friends. 4. Take some “rakets” You can tutor someone, volunteer for babysitting, or do other students’ assignment. There are loads of things you can do and you can even finish them on your free time. 5. Be with people who are as stingy as you are Do not hang with people who spend too much. Chances are you will be pressured to buy as well, so be with people who don’t like to spend much. You can save together and be stingy with each other. 6. Bring your own water One small water bottle costs around 15 pesos. That’s not even enough for the whole day so you are most likely to buy more. Just bring a big water bottle to keep you hydrated all day long. Yes, it adds weight to your bag but it also adds money to your pocket. 7. Buy big notebooks/binders This is for those who are not required to have separate notebooks for each subject. It’s mostly applicable for college students since professors don’t even check your notes. You can just write all of your lessons in one big notebook. Not only will your wallet thank you, but also your bag. I might write another blog on how I keep my notes organized in one notebook. 8. Take advantage of the free wifi I don’t about you, but my university offers free wifi. I take advantage of it. Sometimes I would even bring my own laptop to school to finish a requirement especially when I don’t have enough time. It saves me a lot of money since I don’t have to rent on a computer shop. I could even open my laptop during breaks or vacant time. 9. Take advantage of the free electricity Don’t do this all the time but if you really have to, you can plug in your phone or laptop so you can charge them on an empty classroom. Some dorms don’t allow students to charge so you could just do it at school. It will save you money instead of paying at loading stations. 10. Do not buy new stuff every school year Control yourself from buying unnecessary items every year. Only buy the things you really need. Check your things because you could even reuse some of them. Like for some notebooks that still have a lot of pages you can write on.
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