<p>I should also probably point out that the above isn’t going to cover tuition. Working part-time might earn you $3000 - $4000 per semester depending on where you work and how much you work, living off campus might save $800-$1200 per semester, and cheap textbooks might save $200-$300 per semester. </p>
<p>The most important thing is to not to require an extra semester to graduate. Decide on a major early, don’t fail classes, and plan out your coursework well. Your comment about studying abroad worries me a little. Usually study abroad programs don’t allow a full course load, which could delay graduation if you don’t plan properly. Keep that in mind.</p>
<p>If I had to do it again, I’d seriously consider either a community college or working for a year in Georgia before enrolling (you’d receive in-state tuition and would start off with a considerable bank account)</p>