future of architecture

sashimi46
Sun, 03 Jun 2007 07:04:10 +0000

dec27,

there are many ways to save money in college…

at my school, the tuition including r and b is around 47k but i probably pay about 36k

here are some tips:

1. live off campus…usually it’s much cheaper

2. cook your own food…meal plans are usually expensive

3. summer internships, especially when you’re around a third year, the pay can help you easily pay off your living fees. i have arch friends who earn about 7k in just one summer…it’s harder 1st or 2nd year in the summer but try to gain as much summer experience as possible

4. you can save a lot on supplies…i never bought the architecture kit that was recommended in the first year. instead, i bought a used drafting board that was like far cheaper and bought the essential tools that i really needed. people also tend to throw a lot of good material away at the end of the year and those can be used for the next year.

5. scholarships…there are lots out there…you just have to be aggressive and find the ones that not many people know

with all these tips, you can probably find yourself earning money…which can be used for other things (gf, snacks, entertainment).

good luck!