Heat Wave!!

So, its very hot in New York. Its been ninety degrees and above for the past couple of days now. This means that it must be blazing in Philadelphia and there's a good chance that its hot where you are too. Try and keep cool, and don't do anything crazy that might cause a heat stroke or anything like that.

This blog is not about the heat though. Its about my favorite thing in the world. Money!! When you get to Drexel, you're going to need money. There are great malls in the area (trust me I know) and mommy and daddy aren't going to be around to buy groceries and shampoo and all those things.

So first set a budget. Decide if you plan on having a job the first year, or if you're going to wait it out. If you have work study, that's you're ticket right there. There are plenty of places around campus for work study students to work for their funds (I worked in the Student Life Office).

If you don't plan on working, then suggest to your parents an allowance. You decide if its monthly, weekly, or even bi-monthly. By having an allowance (and not just asking for money out of the blue), financial planning is made easier and it takes a lot of strain off of the parentals.

Start thinking about finances early. If you're a shopper like I am, plan accordingly. If you just like a snack here and there, then you won't need nearly as much money as others might need.

Overall, if you find yourself stuck and broke all the time when you get to Drexel, there are plenty of people around campus that can help. Have fun at orientation, and I'll see you all soon!!

Shanowya