Who needs a book to get through school without going broke anyway? A waste of a good hour’s worth of wages I say! Back in the 60s and 70s I not only got through school without taking out a loan, I owned a Mustang and was making mortgage payments by the time I...
As a recent graduate I don’t have too many personal belongings that are valuable. At least, they aren’t valuable if I wanted to sell them. If I were to replace each and every “worthless” item I have it would be costly. A hockey bag full of equipment can run...
Leaving university is an emotional experience: if you’re in your final year at the moment, chances are you’re trying not to think of the big black hole lurking after your final piece of coursework is handed in and the time’s up on your last exam. Media coverage of...
Being a student can be tough. Long days in the lecture hall, long nights in the library and weekends spent working in part time employment. On top of this, the cost of books, equipment and living expenses will likely leave you in debt. However, you can survive being a...
When you are planning how much university costs I am sure you will include your tuition cost, and if you are not living at home and commuting, housing and food costs. You might also include a small “entertainment” budget (this is what to call it when talking to your...