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A young woman in glasses and a light top takes a mirror selfie, with text overlay indicating a college student's daily spending in NYC, initially planning only breakfast.
A matcha latte and a matcha croissant in a box from Salswee, with text showing a total spending of $96.47 and prompting to swipe for a breakdown.
A table with tacos and a drink, detailing planned spending of $16.12 for matcha and a croissant, and other purchases including another matcha, dinner, and Sephora items.
how much i spent in a day as a nyc college student
I spent $16.12 on a matcha latte and matcha croissant from Salswee—this was the only thing I planned to buy today. I ended up spending $96.47… I was waiting for the subway when I realized I forgot to bring a lip product, so obviously, I used that as an excuse to try something new. I stopped at Seph
julie lui

julie lui

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A young woman in a Starbucks uniform and headset holds a tablet, with text overlays "FREE COLLEGE" and "Learn how I saved $65,000 on college," illustrating her experience with tuition savings.
How I saved $65,000 on college 🎓
One of the biggest blessings I’ve received in life as a 22 year old in her last semester of college… FREE COLLEGE Free college has saved me $65,000+, thanks to my three years at a Starbucks I’m better off without the debt i would’ve had to pay off in loans after graduation. However Starbucks p
Sare Studios

Sare Studios

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How i $pent this week as a college student
In a couple hours on amazon I have purchased: ❣️Airpods — I just wanted these ❣️Airpod case — i believe this is a fair purchase with the last one ❣️Sticky bras — avoiding bras this summer simply out of discomfort. The pasties will stop the nip action and i’m hoping the bra mightttt give some
Emnet Kebede

Emnet Kebede

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A vibrant image with "Budgeting in College" text overlay, set against a blue sky with palm trees and star-shaped bubbles. A yellow icon with a stack of money labeled "100K" is also present.
A clear blue sky with palm trees and a building structure. White text overlays read "USE STUDENT DISCOUNTS" and "TRACK EXSPENSES," providing college budgeting advice.
An outdoor scene with a blue sky, buildings, cars, and people. White text overlays offer budgeting tips: "MEAL PREP OR USE DINING HALL" and "PLAN WHERE YOU WANT YOUR MONEY TO GO."
Budgeting in College 🌸🤍✨
College is expensive, but budgeting helps so much. Use student discounts, watch your coffee spending, and track your weekly expenses. Saving small amounts here and there really adds up. What’s the number one thing you spend money on the most in college—food, clothes, or something else? #budgetinga
CHERISSE AVANA 🍒🧸

CHERISSE AVANA 🍒🧸

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How I Budget As A Full Time Student ✨
This is how I budget as a full time student who works part time as a CNA. For some transparency I make just under $26 an hour and work around 40 hours biweekly. My job also has shift differentials on the weekends, which I mainly work, so I make closer to $28 an hour normally. With that being said I
Olivia.bahl

Olivia.bahl

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A collage showcasing various affordable college essentials from Family Dollar, including a pink suede journal, colorful pens, mechanical pencils, and a floral notebook, with overlay text "CHEAP COLLEGE Essentials SWIPE".
Four packages of Kaisa brand paper products, including college ruled filler paper, graph filler paper, wide ruled filler paper, and multi-purpose paper, displayed in a store aisle.
A grid of various organizing supplies, featuring purple-handled scissors, a pack of neon yellow sticky notes, a container of colorful paper clips, and two packs of Post-it brand sticky notes in different colors.
✨🏫 College Essentials For Less | Family Dollar 💸✨
✨ Let’s be real, college is expensive, but staying organized and productive doesn’t have to be. I hit up Family Dollar and found some underrated college gems that’ll have your study game (and wallet) thanking you! ✨ Here’s how each item can work for you, all for UNDER $6 👇🏽 📄 Filler & Printe
Margarita

Margarita

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What I spent in a week as a student (too much)
You ever check your bank account and think, “Where did it all go?” Yeah… same. This is a painfully real breakdown of what I spent in one week as a full-time student — and no, I’m not proud 😭 Between coffee runs, surprise lab fees, and buying snacks I *didn’t* need but emotionally *required*,
Meredith Jao

Meredith Jao

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What I spent in one week at college📍
#collegeliving #Lemon8Diary #collegetown #budget #collegemovein #weeklyspending #collegelife #college #collegefreshman #firstweekofschool
Madison

Madison

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how much i spend as a 23 year old girl in florida
In a typical week, I spend $300 as a 23-year-old girl in Florida! After one month, I total my spendings to around $1,200. This includes food, gas, and any needs/medications! I use the 50,30,20 rule to divvy up my earnings to avoid overspending. 50% of my earnings I spend on needs; food, gas, rent,
annie🎀⭐️👼🏼

annie🎀⭐️👼🏼

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How Much I Spent Bi-Weekly As A 22 Year Old in FL
Here’s a brief breakdown of my bi-weekly spending. Being post-grad for the first time is a rude awakening. In college I spent money whenever I wanted without thinking my—and most of the time the money wasn’t mine, so it wasn’t as important to me. But now with my own salary, it’s been crucial to wri
Rachel Furlong

Rachel Furlong

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How much I earn/spend in a month as a 23 yr old
So i recently graduated college and it’s so crazy now i have to fend for myself. Now I think about it, i am very privileged to be in this situation where i can be comfortable despite the high cost of living. But dont get me wrong, i still cry a little when i see two weeks worth of work is gone bc r
Leigh

Leigh

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A white fluffy dog, Luffy, lies on a red patterned blanket while being gently petted. The image features text overlays "Summer Spending," "Lemon8 @fawnnivalen," and "Berkeley," indicating a budget-related post from a UC Berkeley student about their summer expenses.
Budget with me as a UC Berkeley student
Alright, here’s how I handle my biweekly paycheck while juggling school, social media, and keeping Luffy’s treat stash full (priorities, right?). Out of about $1,200 every two weeks, I allocate: • Rent & Bills: $550 (because adulting in Berkeley isn’t cheap, and Luffy’s got a cozy spo
Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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A young woman in pink scrubs takes a mirror selfie in a bedroom, with text overlay "budget my weekly spending with me as a 23 y/o Physician Assistant student".
A beach scene with palm trees and blue sky, displaying the weekly budget breakdown: $400 total, $100 for food, $50 for gas, $100 for activities, and $150 for emergencies.
A beach scene with sand and turquoise water, showing the actual weekly spending: $85 for food, $40 for gas, $90 for activities, and $0 for emergencies, noting the student was under budget.
my weekly spending budget as a student
this week i was under budget as a Physician Assistant student who is in school full-time and does not have a job. i budget my spending very closely since i am currently not working and living off of my savings account. my weekly budget is $400 which is a bit “large”, but i want to ensure i have eno
annie🎀⭐️👼🏼

annie🎀⭐️👼🏼

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How I budget on a student income💸💸
How I budget on a student income (and still have a life): -Track every dollar — even the $5 coffee -Grocery shop with a plan so I’m not wasting money (or food) -Give myself a set “fun budget” each week so I don’t overspend without realizing it It’s not perfect, but it helps me stay on track wit
Sarah Arnaud

Sarah Arnaud

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The image is a title card with the text 'HOW TO SAVE MONEY AS A COLLEGE STUDENT' in white and light blue, set against a background of palm trees and a wooden boardwalk, with numerous bubbles floating around.
The image presents four main strategies for saving money as a college student: 'CREATE A BUDGET', 'TAKE ADVANTAGE OF STUDENT DISCOUNTS', 'LIMIT UNNECESSARY EXPENSES', and 'PLAN FOR MAJOR EXPENSES', displayed in bubbles on a pink and blue gradient background.
The image outlines steps to create a budget: 'Calculate your total income', 'Make a list of your monthly expenses', 'Differentiate between needs and wants', 'Set spending limits for each category', and 'Save for emergencies', presented in glowing boxes.
how to save money as a college student🏫💰✨🫧
I’ve been there. Gathering a couple extra dollars just to eat something from somewhere other than the dining hall. With an app like Lemon8, money saving tips have never been more accessible & fun! Well, maybe not fun, but who doesn’t love saving up money to do fun things? After all, you are in
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₊˚⊹♡𐌋𐌉𐌍𐌃𐌔 ₊˚⊹♡

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Saving Money as a College Student!!
💸As we know college is so expensive and sometimes when you're working part time or living on student loans, it's really important to know how to save money and live within your means!! Here are some of my best tips to saving money while in college! Limit eating out - this one is super
CompSkyy

CompSkyy

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How I Saved Money in College Part 1
So glad I’m graduating debt free 💖 #lemon8partner #lemon8college #college #budgeting #money
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Kelly Belle💖🧚‍♀️💅🌞🥥🐚

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NO WAY! THIS IS HOW YOU CAN SAVE IN COLLEGE??
Saving money in college might feel impossible, but trust me, it's totally doable if you know what you're doing. I’ve been there, tried all the tricks, and found out what actually works. So here’s the deal: ### Ditch the Meal Plan Those meal plans might seem convenient, but you're
Kaliania

Kaliania

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How much I spent this week
How Much I Spent This Week As An 18 Year Old Hostess Living In South Florida Who Is Getting Ready To Move To College 💐🪞 Additional Tips : Tracking what I spend each day has really been helping me save more as well as being more aware of how much money I am spending on things I don’t need 🩷 Mo
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Addison marques

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