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COLLEGE SUCCESS TIPS
Next, list all of the upcoming expenses you will encounter. This list should include things like bills,
rent, cell phone, Greek dues, planned social events, plane tickets, groceries, etc. List anticipated expenses below:
Item: Approximate Cost: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL: ______________________
Add the expenses from both lists together to figure out how much you will need to get through this semester:
TOTAL: ______________________
3. Keep track of your budget. Save receipts and keep a log of all of your personal expenses from day to day. Get in the habit of recording your spending just before you go to bed every night. This will help you to keep track of your budget and to figure out how much you will need in the future.
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