2008 Woodie Awards
Being broke is no joke in college
Katie Carroll
Issue date: 2/15/07 Section: Perspectives
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Being a college student has it's moments of stress and pressures, between school work and maintaining a decent GPA. But what about the constant worry of having enough money in your pocket?
The tuition here at Sacred Heart is $35,912 and that is not including all of the books that are required for classes.
Money is a crucial issue for many SHU students. If you are lucky enough to have your parents pay for your tuition, asking them for spending money seems out of the question.
"I have a job, I baby-sit for local families in Fairfield about twice a week. I would feel too bad looking to my parents for spending money. I don't pay for my books and I manage my money," said Lauren Macovy, junior, Oyster Bay, N.Y.
Many times the payment of bills becomes overwhelming especially knowing at the end of each month they are there in your mailbox waiting to be opened and paid.
"Tuition payments come up at the worst times especially when you need the money for other things. I pay for my own books with my own credit card and at the end of the month I pay what is due. Essentially, I am broke before getting into the real world. Basically once you get out of college you have to start paying off your bills and loans," said Kris Singhaviroj, senior, Fairfield.
With spring break just around the corner, many college students plan vacations to warm climates with roommates and friends. Whether your trip is domestic or abroad the bottom line is that it's expensive to travel and enjoy extra activities.
The average SHU student needs to save and coordinate the entire vacation including a passport, new attire, souvenirs for family and friends as well as spending money.
Where does student's money go? Why is money an endless concern?
It is often difficult being alienated from activities because of your financial situation and it is painful when most of your friends can afford to go on spring break and you can't be part of that adventure.
The tuition here at Sacred Heart is $35,912 and that is not including all of the books that are required for classes.
Money is a crucial issue for many SHU students. If you are lucky enough to have your parents pay for your tuition, asking them for spending money seems out of the question.
"I have a job, I baby-sit for local families in Fairfield about twice a week. I would feel too bad looking to my parents for spending money. I don't pay for my books and I manage my money," said Lauren Macovy, junior, Oyster Bay, N.Y.
Many times the payment of bills becomes overwhelming especially knowing at the end of each month they are there in your mailbox waiting to be opened and paid.
"Tuition payments come up at the worst times especially when you need the money for other things. I pay for my own books with my own credit card and at the end of the month I pay what is due. Essentially, I am broke before getting into the real world. Basically once you get out of college you have to start paying off your bills and loans," said Kris Singhaviroj, senior, Fairfield.
With spring break just around the corner, many college students plan vacations to warm climates with roommates and friends. Whether your trip is domestic or abroad the bottom line is that it's expensive to travel and enjoy extra activities.
The average SHU student needs to save and coordinate the entire vacation including a passport, new attire, souvenirs for family and friends as well as spending money.
Where does student's money go? Why is money an endless concern?
It is often difficult being alienated from activities because of your financial situation and it is painful when most of your friends can afford to go on spring break and you can't be part of that adventure.
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Delores
posted 2/15/07 @ 10:49 PM EST
Dear editor,
My gosh. I thought I was the only other student trying to manage money because it's so stressful when you realize how much money you don't have after spending it on things other than college included. (Continued…)
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