Broke But Brilliant

When I first started college, I assumed I had two choices: spend a ton of money or sit in my dorm while everyone else had fun. Thankfully, I learned pretty quickly that neither is true. Saving money in college isn't about saying no to everything you enjoy. It's about spending smarter, taking advantage of student perks, and knowing where your money actually goes. If you're trying to stick to a budget while still making memories, these are the strategies that helped me save mon

I spent hours watching dorm room tours, scrolling through Pinterest, and adding storage bins, plastic drawers, hanging organizers, and every organization product imaginable to my cart.

So you’re broke. Me too, bestie. At least you’re self-aware enough to click on this post instead of buying a $14 candle “for your mental health” (again). Welcome to your unofficial starter kit for figuring out how to not blow your entire refund check in week one.

I’d like to start this post by saying: I’m not proud. But I am resourceful. And maybe a little dramatic. This is the story of how I made it through an entire week of college with only $14 in my bank account, a granola bar in my backpack, and a dream. Not a big dream. Just like... to not pass out in lecture or overdraft my debit card again.