anthonyl (Student) Cook your own meals. Eating out on an island gets expensive fast and the savings add up over a semester.
jessicac (Alumni) Agree with anthonyl (Student) on this. Buy used textbooks or borrow from upperclassmen. Nobody needs a brand new edition for basic sciences
yuki_augustin (Student) Not entirely with anthonyl (Student) on this one. Split an apartment with classmates instead of going solo. Housing costs on these islands aren't always as cheap as people expect
riverat (Student) anthonyl (Student) pretty much nailed it. Set a strict monthly budget for the first semester until you know your actual cost of living. Easy to overspend before youve adjusted
taylore (Student) Factor in the cost of flights home. That line item surprised me more than tuition itself in year one
dariust (Alumni) To build on taylore (Student) point. Look into the student loan disbursement schedule early so you're not caught short waiting on funds to clear
