Life Talk
Grad student budget hacks that actually worked for me!
Fourth year of my PhD and I have learned things!! Sharing the ones that genuinely made a difference:
Free food calendar. Every department seminar with pizza goes in my calendar. I am not ashamed!
Bulk-cook beans from dry. So much cheaper than cans and freezes perfectly.
Student discounts on everything. Software, transit, museums, even some phone plans. Always ask!
Shared big purchases. My roommates and I split a chest freezer and a good blender. Best decision ever.
One 'no-spend' weekend a month. Hikes, library, board games. It became my favourite weekend!
What else should I be doing?? I have two more years of this!