Wednesday, December 17, 2008
As a 20-something male college student you should be thinking 3 things for Christmas. Why just 3 things you ask? I’ll give you 3 reasons. First off, your parents are probably paying all this money for you to be in college, so give them a break. Second, the whole god damn world is in a recession if you’ve been too busy partying to notice, and third, if your parents aren’t paying for college and you’re stuck with a shit-load of loans, they should at least be able to help you pay for my number one Christmas gift selection. So, here’s the list of my Top 3 Gifts for a College Student’s Christmas.
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Top 3 Gifts for a College Student’s Christmas
As a 20-something male college student you should be thinking 3 things for Christmas. Why just 3 things you ask? I’ll give you 3 reasons. First off, your parents are probably paying all this money for you to be in college, so give them a break. Second, the whole god damn world is in a recession if you’ve been too busy partying to notice, and third, if your parents aren’t paying for college and you’re stuck with a shit-load of loans, they should at least be able to help you pay for my number one Christmas gift selection. So, here’s the list of my Top 3 Gifts for a College Student’s Christmas.
3. Shawn White Snowboarding and Madden 09
If you’re in college you probably own an X-Box and if so, you definitely have you eye on one of these games. Shawn White Snowboarding has the look and the technicality to be the best snowboarding game ever and as for Madden 09, there is no room for disappointment here because Madden Football gets better each year.
2. IPod Touch
Now, I’m not big into getting fancy electronic, but the IPod Touch has caught my eye and really has everything you could ever think of that could fit in your pocket. It has music, movies, games, internet, and is just a great Christmas present for anyone.
Even with the economy being as bad as it is, you shouldn’t rule out spring break. Spring Break is a part of being in college, and is a gift in itself to go away and meet thousands of other students alike. So if money is an issue, which it most likely is, you can still get great spring break deals and have something to look forward to when March rolls around. The last thing you want to be is stuck home with your parents during your spring break vacation.
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Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Although we've recently had a blessing, for lack of a better word, with gas prices falling the economy is still suffering and as a college student my wallet is feeling it too. Sound familiar? Don't get me wrong, I am becoming fond of coffee for breakfast, a slice of pizza for lunch and a PB and J when I finally get home after my sometimes 12 hour school day, but it would be nice to get out of my school's cafe and my small apartments kitchen once in a while.
Like most college students, I work an internship which doesn't make me rich. From what I'm told, this is where we are all supposed to be while we're in college. Fair enough, fair enough. But throughout these struggles I've bee finding small gems-if you will- of the broke college student world that I'd like to share with you so you can use them as well to save up for spring break travel, Christmas gifts, or whatever else your doing with your pennies.
First off; Food
You really don't have to be a big spender when it comes to eating in college. Seeing that in actuality, in terms of shear survival, you really don't need a lot to keep on going. Now sure it's easy if you have a meal plan, but if your like me, (a commuter) and don't have a meal plan, here's what you do:
Noodles:
Cheap, vegetarian, (if need be) easy and quick. Usually Ramen will work, but get creative, at most places, (even discount dept. stores!!!) they'll have two for a dollar packs of noodles that are flavored. I bought some sesame Thai for a buck the other day at a place we have up in B-town called The Christmas Tree Shope. They don't sell Christmas trees and yes, they put an "e" at the end of Shop. On a really good day, you can hit up the super market and grab a jar of alfredo sauce and some penne pasta in a box (this will run you about $4 for about 5 meals) and make yourself feel a little more fancy then Ramen.
Also, don't buy a drink, and never buy bottled water. Get some water from the fosset. It's fine, really, it's just water. (Your using it in your Ramen anyway.)
This may only apply to some of you, but Smoking:
Now just to make sure we're all on the same page, smoking cigarettes is bad for you. Don't smoke.
But if you do smoke, like me and everyone at my school, DON'T buy regular packaged butts! Buy rolling Tabacco! It's much cheaper and you get much, much more. There's Bali Shag, Drum, Top, Bugler, and if you can find it, the gem of the rolling Tabasco world is flavored Top, which comes in Peach, Strawberry, margarita, cherry, and vanilla. Peach is the preferred. $2.25 for about 30 butts.
Don't smoke.
Now as college students, (21+) we also tend to get our drink on during the weekend after studying hard all week. Do this responsibly and do this cheaply.
There is no point of spending $10 on a 6 pack of bottles when you can get a 40 oz and pour it into a cold glass. (Trust me, it's just as good) Your going to pay $2.50 per 40 oz and at a bar, your going to pay $3 for whatever is on draft for about 12 oz. Does not make sense, make the more economically sound choice you party animals!
....and then, save the bottles and or cans! If your roomates are like roomates I've had, there will be at least $57.35 at the end of the semester, and if your the one to collect and store them, it's your pot of gold.
The Commute
Use public transportation as much as you can, car pool, all the usual. But if you have to drive somewhere if friends, take an envelope and leave it on the dashboard that says "gas money" in big letters. make everyone through in a couple bucks. Do NOT again do NOT make the mistake of using a jar, use only an envelope. If you put a jar, people will only give you change, not bills. Big mistake.
These are definatly some ways that you can cut corners in the college life world to save up for a spring break vacation, or to travel with friends, or to buy christmas gifts this year.
Enjoy lil'money grips!
posted by Jeremiahcity @ 7:25 AM 0 commentslinks to this post
Hey College Students; Ways to save money for Spring Break & other stuff!
Although we've recently had a blessing, for lack of a better word, with gas prices falling the economy is still suffering and as a college student my wallet is feeling it too. Sound familiar? Don't get me wrong, I am becoming fond of coffee for breakfast, a slice of pizza for lunch and a PB and J when I finally get home after my sometimes 12 hour school day, but it would be nice to get out of my school's cafe and my small apartments kitchen once in a while.Like most college students, I work an internship which doesn't make me rich. From what I'm told, this is where we are all supposed to be while we're in college. Fair enough, fair enough. But throughout these struggles I've bee finding small gems-if you will- of the broke college student world that I'd like to share with you so you can use them as well to save up for spring break travel, Christmas gifts, or whatever else your doing with your pennies.
First off; Food
You really don't have to be a big spender when it comes to eating in college. Seeing that in actuality, in terms of shear survival, you really don't need a lot to keep on going. Now sure it's easy if you have a meal plan, but if your like me, (a commuter) and don't have a meal plan, here's what you do:
Noodles:
Cheap, vegetarian, (if need be) easy and quick. Usually Ramen will work, but get creative, at most places, (even discount dept. stores!!!) they'll have two for a dollar packs of noodles that are flavored. I bought some sesame Thai for a buck the other day at a place we have up in B-town called The Christmas Tree Shope. They don't sell Christmas trees and yes, they put an "e" at the end of Shop. On a really good day, you can hit up the super market and grab a jar of alfredo sauce and some penne pasta in a box (this will run you about $4 for about 5 meals) and make yourself feel a little more fancy then Ramen.
Also, don't buy a drink, and never buy bottled water. Get some water from the fosset. It's fine, really, it's just water. (Your using it in your Ramen anyway.)
This may only apply to some of you, but Smoking:
Now just to make sure we're all on the same page, smoking cigarettes is bad for you. Don't smoke.
But if you do smoke, like me and everyone at my school, DON'T buy regular packaged butts! Buy rolling Tabacco! It's much cheaper and you get much, much more. There's Bali Shag, Drum, Top, Bugler, and if you can find it, the gem of the rolling Tabasco world is flavored Top, which comes in Peach, Strawberry, margarita, cherry, and vanilla. Peach is the preferred. $2.25 for about 30 butts.
Don't smoke.
Now as college students, (21+) we also tend to get our drink on during the weekend after studying hard all week. Do this responsibly and do this cheaply.
There is no point of spending $10 on a 6 pack of bottles when you can get a 40 oz and pour it into a cold glass. (Trust me, it's just as good) Your going to pay $2.50 per 40 oz and at a bar, your going to pay $3 for whatever is on draft for about 12 oz. Does not make sense, make the more economically sound choice you party animals!
....and then, save the bottles and or cans! If your roomates are like roomates I've had, there will be at least $57.35 at the end of the semester, and if your the one to collect and store them, it's your pot of gold.
The Commute
Use public transportation as much as you can, car pool, all the usual. But if you have to drive somewhere if friends, take an envelope and leave it on the dashboard that says "gas money" in big letters. make everyone through in a couple bucks. Do NOT again do NOT make the mistake of using a jar, use only an envelope. If you put a jar, people will only give you change, not bills. Big mistake.
These are definatly some ways that you can cut corners in the college life world to save up for a spring break vacation, or to travel with friends, or to buy christmas gifts this year.
Enjoy lil'money grips!
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
You don't have to be a Spring Break lunatic like me to understand how important vacationing is to a young person, and how important a Spring Break vacation is with a bomb-ass company like StudentCity.com. I would apologize for the shameless plug but there are no ifs, ands or buts about it. StudentCity is the biggest, the most exciting, and the best spring break company out there! It lives by its motto “The Ultimate Spring Break Experience!” All fooling aside, last year (spring break ‘08) besides staying in an amazing suite right on the beach, I got to see huge parties and concerts featuring Flo Rida, Lupe Fiasco, and one of my personal favorites, Vanilla Ice baby! You can't put a price on that package, but they do, and it's cheap!
Now I know money is a worry in the states right now, or all over the world for that matter, but let’s think about this logically for a minute. Let’s say your like me, in college, early twenties, broke, the rents are helping pay for college, my place, etc. Where's the money for Spring Break supposed to come from right? Well, let’s say the economy doesn’t get better until the next 5 to 6 years or so. You’re now approaching thirty and you've never been on Spring break, you don't want to be THAT guy when you’re in Cancun. Now is the best time to do it, because you don’t have as many responsibilities. After graduation you’ll have to really concentrate on your job, or getting a job for that matter and you really can’t screw around can you? This is a big part of growing up and no doubt, you’re in your prime. So ignore the economy, ignore the politics, get clicking to StudentCity.com and get yourself to Spring Break STAT!
posted by Jeremiahcity @ 11:22 AM 0 commentslinks to this post
New President, Bad economy, I'm still going on Spring Break!
You don't have to be a Spring Break lunatic like me to understand how important vacationing is to a young person, and how important a Spring Break vacation is with a bomb-ass company like StudentCity.com. I would apologize for the shameless plug but there are no ifs, ands or buts about it. StudentCity is the biggest, the most exciting, and the best spring break company out there! It lives by its motto “The Ultimate Spring Break Experience!” All fooling aside, last year (spring break ‘08) besides staying in an amazing suite right on the beach, I got to see huge parties and concerts featuring Flo Rida, Lupe Fiasco, and one of my personal favorites, Vanilla Ice baby! You can't put a price on that package, but they do, and it's cheap!
Now I know money is a worry in the states right now, or all over the world for that matter, but let’s think about this logically for a minute. Let’s say your like me, in college, early twenties, broke, the rents are helping pay for college, my place, etc. Where's the money for Spring Break supposed to come from right? Well, let’s say the economy doesn’t get better until the next 5 to 6 years or so. You’re now approaching thirty and you've never been on Spring break, you don't want to be THAT guy when you’re in Cancun. Now is the best time to do it, because you don’t have as many responsibilities. After graduation you’ll have to really concentrate on your job, or getting a job for that matter and you really can’t screw around can you? This is a big part of growing up and no doubt, you’re in your prime. So ignore the economy, ignore the politics, get clicking to StudentCity.com and get yourself to Spring Break STAT!
posted by Jeremiahcity @ 11:22 AM 0 commentslinks to this post
Why I couldn't stop thinking about Spring Break during Thanksgiving Break
Of course the turkey and all the fixins, the amazing stuffing, mac and cheese casserole, steaming mashed potatoes mixed with amazing tasty gravy that was oh-so ready to fill my taste buds so as if it were that of a feast of kings. Delicious! Of course there’s no surprise with the joy of catching up with my extended family members that I haven't seen since the last holiday season, especially my little cousins who are an entire year older. There are plenty of things to keep me occupied during my Thanksgiving break from school and work, so what was the problem?
Why was I in a constant daze, and tired and distracted the way you feel when unaccomplished or guilty for wasting something? It was because I just couldn't stop thinking about Spring Break 2009.
In a perfect world, I wouldn't have to flea to Spring Break destinations with Student City, because in a perfect world I would live Cancun or Jamaica. I would own the Bahamas Party Cruise and would live a life of leisure without work or vacation. Obviously my life would be a vacation. But the world is not perfect, nor am I, Paris Hilton or Hugh Hefner although he is pretty close to having the perfect life for a man. Anyway, I have to rely on my vacation time to flea to spring break destinations and unfortunately, here I was, a full week off from school and I'm sitting with my now even brattier little cousins, my obnoxiously loud aunts and staring at a turkey that I'm really not going to eat that much of. There is something wrong here, I should be on a boat cruise drinking Jaegar-bombs, vodka and cokes and enjoying the beautiful scenery, both landscape and gorgeous half-naked women. I should be down on the beach with my buddies under the sun enjoying a game of horseshoes with my new hair cut and awesome tan. Just kidding there, I'd be playing football, FULL CONTACT! To conclude, I had an okay Turkey break, food was great, spent some time with the fam, and did my thing. However, I have to admit how much I was thinking about being on the beach during my time off. Oh well, spring break will come soon enough!
Can't wait until Spring Break 2009
Why was I in a constant daze, and tired and distracted the way you feel when unaccomplished or guilty for wasting something? It was because I just couldn't stop thinking about Spring Break 2009.
In a perfect world, I wouldn't have to flea to Spring Break destinations with Student City, because in a perfect world I would live Cancun or Jamaica. I would own the Bahamas Party Cruise and would live a life of leisure without work or vacation. Obviously my life would be a vacation. But the world is not perfect, nor am I, Paris Hilton or Hugh Hefner although he is pretty close to having the perfect life for a man. Anyway, I have to rely on my vacation time to flea to spring break destinations and unfortunately, here I was, a full week off from school and I'm sitting with my now even brattier little cousins, my obnoxiously loud aunts and staring at a turkey that I'm really not going to eat that much of. There is something wrong here, I should be on a boat cruise drinking Jaegar-bombs, vodka and cokes and enjoying the beautiful scenery, both landscape and gorgeous half-naked women. I should be down on the beach with my buddies under the sun enjoying a game of horseshoes with my new hair cut and awesome tan. Just kidding there, I'd be playing football, FULL CONTACT! To conclude, I had an okay Turkey break, food was great, spent some time with the fam, and did my thing. However, I have to admit how much I was thinking about being on the beach during my time off. Oh well, spring break will come soon enough!
Can't wait until Spring Break 2009
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