<p>I'm going to be a freshman in a Boston university (not telling which one) ;). I've been to Boston a lot, and I do spend quite a bit of money when I have a day trip, but that includes the train from and to Boston. How much on average do you think a college student will be spending in a big city? I'm getting the unlimited bus/subway fare for $59, because I'll definitely be using the T a lot.</p>
<p>But other than that, what should I account for?</p>
<p>I agree with PaulandArt. If you don’t go out or do anything, you won’t spend much. But if your food is mostly covered, you don’t HAVE to spend much on anything.</p>
<p>Most of my spending money goes to concert tickets and drugs, in all honesty, lol. And the occasional food off-campus. I don’t really buy clothes or anything, but that’s because when I go home my dad takes me shopping. If you drink, try getting a bunch of alcohol with friends. I only pay $5 every other weekend and we always have more than enough, it’s a really great system.</p>
<p>Well i live in MA. You probably wont need that much. Alot of things here are discounted for college students and it really does depend on your interests.</p>
<p>I’m not a drinker/clubber for the most part, so I don’t think that’ll affect me. </p>
<p>Do you guys spend a ton on books every semester?</p>