Budget Brains:
Your Money, and How to Conserve It
Kate Christmann
Issue date: 8/29/08 Section: Features
Do things that are fun but not expensive: Despite the size of Spring Arbor, a surprising number of activities are open to a student with a little imagination. Bike out to Lime Lake and dangle your toes a while. Rent a movie from the Spring Arbor Public Library (it's cheaper than Hollywood). Better yet, join a student organization or volunteer at a local organization; ask in Student Development to get some ideas.
Split it with a friend: Carpooling, splitting a tray of Chinese food and sharing textbooks are all great ways to cut back on your costs-and connect with your peers. While it will be important to be conservative with your money these next four years, don't let money stress keep you from enjoying your college years and the wonderful relationships you will gain here!
Give back: Most students don't consider tithing a responsibility in light of their "impoverished" state, but much of the world lives on far less a day than us. Honor God by sharing what you can and trusting him to take care of your finances.
Split it with a friend: Carpooling, splitting a tray of Chinese food and sharing textbooks are all great ways to cut back on your costs-and connect with your peers. While it will be important to be conservative with your money these next four years, don't let money stress keep you from enjoying your college years and the wonderful relationships you will gain here!
Give back: Most students don't consider tithing a responsibility in light of their "impoverished" state, but much of the world lives on far less a day than us. Honor God by sharing what you can and trusting him to take care of your finances.
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