Brandon Russell | Staff Writer
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With the economy in recession and the promise of a tuition-fee hike by fall 2009, there is no better time for students to start saving money. Although this is no easy feat, City College offers students quite a few chances to save.
For starters, if you don’t have access to the Internet or have a slow connection at home, high-speed, wireless Internet is available in nearly every building on campus. Students can use the school’s zippy connection to do research for assignments, work on projects or just browse.
“It’s really convenient,” says nursing student Evelina Gazca, “I can just check my MySpace and my Yahoo! mail.”
In addition to free Wi-Fi campuswide, the library has computers and printers on the first floor that are available for students Monday through Saturday. If a printer isn’t available at home or you forgot to print something before you left for school, this is a life-saver.
“I don’t have a printer at home,” said Roberto Villeda, a social science major, as he returned to a campus computer after a hefty print job.
“The printers here are very convenient.”
It’s only 10 cents per sheet of printed paper. Students that use the school’s computers save on the cost of a printer, paper and ink cartridges to boot.
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“You can get used books from other students that are cheaper online,” said sociology major Lilly Sanchez. “I saved around 30 to 40 percent on books this semester.”
Additionally, many students post ads on campus for used textbooks. Thrifty students will compare those prices with the ones offered online to catch the best deal. Some frugal students won’t buy a single textbook. They take advantage of the library’s textbooks on reserve and make copies if needed.
Students can save on campus, but they can save on the commute to school too. The cheapest way to get to school is to walk, bike or skate. These options are also a great way to get exercise and keep your carbon footprint low. They can also be more convenient than scouting out a parking spot.
“There was one day where I had to wait an hour to find a parking space,” recounted Hanna Collins, a social science major who commutes from Davis.
“I have to get to school a lot earlier than I would like to just to find a space,” said Geoff Herbert, an engineering student.
Unfortunately, many City College students can relate to comments like these, but if it’s true that time is money, public transit could save students plenty of hard earned dollars. Regional Transit offers City College students free transportation to campus from all over Sacramento, via buses and light rail.
Between commuting, sitting through lecture, studying, and for many, working, it’s easy to build up an appetite. While eating on campus can be convenient, that convenience comes at a price.
“It’s like the opposite of saving money,” says Brittany Palecek, of the prices at City Café.
Save time and money by preparing meals at home. Make an investment in some Tupperware, prepare a few meals to go and take them with you. This saves money, time, and builds a sense of accomplishment that can’t be bought.