money matters for individual

Take care of yourself. Your mother isn’t around to remind you to brush your teeth. Nobody’s going to scold you for eating three bowls of Cap’n Crunch. Self-discipline is more important now than it ever has been in your life.

* Go to class. You’re in college to learn. Everyone skips now and then, but don’t make it a habit. What you learn and do now will have a profound impact on the rest of your life.
* Get involved. Staying busy staves off boredom. It also helps you build skills and form social networks that will last a lifetime. Try out for a play. Join the astronomy club. Write for the school paper. Find something that sounds fun to you and do it. Take risks!
* Stay active. A healthy body costs far less to maintain than an unhealthy body. You don’t have to do much to avoid gaining weight in college. A walk around campus each day will probably do it.
* Eat healthy. It’s possible to eat well on a small budget if you know what you’re doing.
* Limit vices. Beer, cigarettes, and pot are expensive. They also screw with your body and mind. Take it easy on the vices. There’s nothing wrong with a drink or two on Friday night, but don’t go overboard.
* Learn the art of the Cheap Date. The student’s guide to cheap dates suggests:

o Take advantage of mother nature
o Go for coffee
o Use CitySearch to track down cheap food and activities
o Attend campus events

* Have fun. Your college years will be some of the best of your life. It’s trite, but true. Make the most of them.