This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BU chapter.
Have you ever wondered how much a college student spends in a week? I spent an entire week jotting down every purchase I made so that you can have some insight.
Sunday
- $16.88: Schwarzkopf Blond Shampoo
- If you have silver/white hair, you understand the importance of this purchase.
- $4.99: monthly Spotify Premium Subscription
- $4.26: Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Bagel from City Convenience
Monday
- $11.22- Qdoba Burrito Bowl and soft drink for dinner
- Weird fact: I rarely drink soda, but I always get one at Moe’s or Qdoba. I don’t know why, but it’s something I’ve been doing for years.
(I grabbed Basho Sushi Bowl for lunch, but I used dining points- so does that even count?)
Tuesday
- $5.62: Tofu Frozen Yogurt with pistachios
- This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite foods I’ve discovered this year.
Wednesday
- $11.74: Panera Dinner with HC Staff
- It was lobster night in the dining halls, and I don’t mess with that.
Thursday
- $5.54: Bruegger’s Bagel and Coffee on the way to Class
- Side note: do not ever order a large iced coffee from Bruegger’s unless you want to carry around an embarrassingly large cup for the next hour or two. Seriously, it was huge.
- $9.99: New Nose Ring
- I could have ordered a cheaper one, but I prefer my nose not to be green.
- $39.00: Colourpop Order
- Your girl can’t say no to free shipping. Also, my most-used lipstick is almost gone, so time to replace.
- $2.99: AHS Roanoke Episode One on Amazon Prime
- The HD is worth it, I promise.
Friday (aka ~PAYDAY~)
- $28.17: TJ Maxx
- Just call me a Maxxinista because I found jeans, a bra and a mug for under $30.
- $8.00: Clover Food Truck Iced Coffee and Rosemary Fries
- $36.69: Forever21
- I had to pick up some transistional fall clothes that I know are not worth investing in.
- $2.43 and $3.36: Uber Pool Rides
- +$5.00: Five Dollar Bill Found on the Floor
Saturday
- $23.29: Food Delivery
- I was too busy doing schoolwork and readings to leave my dorm, thank goodness for Foodler.
Total Spent: $185.88
Yes, I need to stop spending, I am fully aware. I also have work-study job that I love, and I don’t feel the need to disclose how much I make from that.
This article was a way of showing myself that I need to begin saving my money and to go to the dining hall more often. I am also going to use this to be more self-accountable in efforts to spend less.