<p>I live off-campus. I pay $800/month for rent + a little for utilities/internet/cable. I pay around $300/month for food and alcohol (turning 21 made me broke. I also don’t have a meal plan). Books usually cost somewhere from $150-$300 per semester.</p>
<p>“Personal Expenses” will just depend on your lifestyle. I go out to bars, I go out to eat regularly with friends, I like to shop, I go to concerts, etc. I spend a lot of excess money. But you can live off of very little if you want to.</p>
<p>I have worked part-time throughout college (and often just sit around on the internet, hence me posting here…). While on co-op I cover most of my rent plus all of living expenses on my own. During classes, my savings plus part-time job easily covers everything except rent.</p>