Making It

With gas prices at there highest point since 2008, students are finding ways to cut costs.

One of the most common costs to cut is on eating out. Many students find that "brown bagging it" is a much healthier and cheaper alternative to bringing lunch.

Senior economics major, Chad Brewer says "I have to get up a little earlier, but its cheaper to bring my own food, and I don't have to deal with lines and crowds. " When asked about the health aspect, he said "I used eat out a lot freshman year, and i definitely gained some pounds, since I started bringing lunch I think I have lost some weight."

Not all students have the same opinion on this issue though, Elijah McHenry Marketing Major says, "walking around with a sack lunch is not going to happen." He is willing to spend some extra cash for convenience reasons.

Regardless of its convenience, many students are still willing to do so to offset some of the current gas prices.

Some other ideas on college budgeting can be found Here.