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Saving on Utilities and Energy BillsIn searching for inexpensive places to live, college students often live in. . . let’s just say “questionable” housing (drafty, older houses that aren’t that well taken care of) – and worse. They may be perfectly good and safe places to live, but they can be very inefficient from an energy usage or utility bills perspective.
While many of the following suggestions are “green” and will definitely save energy, they will only result in monetary savings for you if/when you live in a place where you pay some or all of the bills – electricity, gas, water, etc. They will also NOT result in (or at least not feel like they result in) additional money in your pocket, per se. They WILL result in less money out of your pocket. It’s important to be aware of the distinction, because if you don’t understand how the savings work, it may be difficult to “feel” like you’re actually saving any money. If you are interested in implementing some of these suggestions but don’t know how to, ask a parent or friend who’s pretty handy to help you. Most of the ideas are fairly easy to do, and you could learn how to do them from your helper, then do them yourself the next time. General Suggestions:
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Back to College Spending Page College CornerAlthough it isn't inexpensive, a study abroad experience can be something that sets one student apart from others in the job search process. Read this article about how students should go about selecting accommodations in London, England for college or study abroad experiences.
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