I must say, being a broke college student is a tragedy; but being a fashionista and a college student that’s broke? It’s unbearable. Waking up every day and seeing $0.49 cents in my bank account genuinely breaks my heart, especially knowing I work a part-time job at Petsmart. How is it that not even Petsmart can handle my thrift trips?
Anyway, this is not to rant. This is to express my shared struggles as someone that is a full-time consumer and what to do if you’re in the same position. I will say that thrifting is my weakness. Bangles, shoes, clothes, scarves, you name it. However, only getting around $125 dollars a week from a part-time job and trying to save it while also living my life means that not a penny will be saved unfortunately.
That’s why budgeting is the way to go. Whether you hide your money in a safe spot and forget about it, own a piggy bank, or even let your parents keep the money you earn and explain the situations that you need your money for may be alternate solution. Trying to save money in college while everything around on campus is easily accessible by just a few dollars seems convenient. However, the money always adds up and you could end up spending $100 dollars in a week just by getting snacks, going out, and buying “necessities” at target.
Whether you enjoy shopping, going out with friends, etc., life is expensive right now. Don’t forget to enjoy your life, but make sure to spend your money wisely and really ask yourself if you need what you want at the end of the day. XOXO, Aja.