School - YAY! ..... ?

With the beginning of August, I figured I'd take this month to do some school posts.

Or posts that talk about going back to school - getting into college the first time - or figuring things out.

Firstly:

Any form of school is hard. That's just how the pie crumbles. So - be prepared

Secondly:

I am going to quit the first and second crap because that's too formal for me.


Going back to school is equal part fun and part terrifying. Do you have all the right books, the right clothes, the right thing...blah, blah, blah, blah.....

Pointedly - there are some things that you can get away with.

For college students you can now RENT your books for classes. It's super effective, fantastic for your budget, and easy to do online (half.com).

Down in the South we also have Tax Free weekends to help off-set the cost of back to school supplies. (Ours was last weekend.)

Also - if you do need a book, MAKE A FRIEND IN CLASS AND SHARE!!

With all the ways there are to save money but cutting corners, it's easy to make things work out. If there is anyway you can make it, then you can save yourself

Also - if you are commuting to college (or school) CARPOOL!
    This is a challenge, because if you have a car, then you want to drive everyday. I carpooled the majority of my school years - it was fun because I was with friends, and we all shared the gas costs. Driving solo is fun too - I also did that - and it gives you time to think, but if you're running low on cash, then fill up your car with people headed to the same location.


What sort of things do you look forward to when school starts?

What things/classes do you dread?

Leave a comment below.