<p>I was wondering how much BU kids spend. I am spending like 600 a month and I am only in high school. Do kids spend more than that?</p>
<p>wow you spend 600 a month in high school... that is alot lol.. I guess it depends on a person's life style... I spent less than a 100 a month in high school.. but in college costs go up</p>
<p>wow if you spend that much a month, that means that you spend 7200 a year. i HIGHLY doubt that you will be spending that much with the price to attend BU.</p>
<p>Well I eat out tons! Like almost everyday. In addition to this I spend gobbles on cloths.... But maybe I will watch my spending in college. Do kids have jobs usually?</p>
<p>^^Well you probably won't be eating out everyday since you'll have a meal plan with convenience points.</p>
<p>Umm its an urban campus. Living in the city costs alot, even eating out. So yes, most students have jobs.. I plan to get one as soon as I get there :)</p>
<p>you spend alot of money. best would be to invest a good 400-500$ in convenience points before you hit campus -- they are hella useful, you can buy everything from lunch to ramen to toothpaste to binders to paying for your laundry... it's like "everyday bu money" i guess. you'll definitely need some :) </p>
<p>when i ran out of real money i just basically lived on convenience points (since you can add them with the click of a button :P) for 2 months... </p>
<p>but yeah, if your planning to commute around the city a bit, go shopping/eating/see movies with friends, take cabs to parties or such, etc... save up alot this summer! boston is expensive =X</p>
<p>I don't understand what kid would ever need 600 per week. Thats rediculous. So given that completely skewed figure, I can't see anyone on here giving you a "good" amount of spending cash to have on you. Hope you find a job that pays amazing during school (assuming that isn't cash that mom and dad throw at you)</p>
<p>If it's because you eat a lot just spend a little extra for the unlimited meal plan. That's what I'm doing, mostly for the convenience. I wouldn't count on eating out too much.</p>
<p>If you buy a ton of clothes, good luck in college!</p>
<p>Develsrule,
The skewed figure that you are referring to was not 600 a week rather 600 a month!</p>
<p>JS</p>
<p>Do Boston jobs pay well, comparatively to other parts of the country where the cost of living is drastically lower?</p>
<p>depends what kinda job you get... if you get a job at BU on campus, they mostly pay 8-10$/hr for administrative jobs... and it also depends on how much are you willing to work per week juggling w/ classes and such. </p>
<p>if you manage to get an internship or something outside of campus you can probably make more.</p>
<p>"Develsrule,
The skewed figure that you are referring to was not 600 a week rather 600 a month!"</p>
<p>Woops, my mistake. I mean, personally, I think thats still alot, given that I had a job that paid me no more than 100 per week (then again I never worked more than 10 hours a week with the rigorous schedule I had). But you need to keep in mind that Boston is alot more expensive than most other places so if you live in the average suburban area, it will cost more in Boston. I woudl recommend getting a good dining plan and trying all the different dining halls (aside from Myles which I absolutely HATE!). The dining points also allow you to go to the GSU and eat at all the different places without using your own cash. So I think you will be able to save alot on food because BU does offer quite a few options when it comes to that. As for clothes, I probably can't be much help, but I always find some great bargains at Filene's Basement down by Park Street.</p>
<p>Off campus jobs are harder to find (lots of competition), have less flexible hours and generally pay only a little more.</p>
<p>If you spend anywhere near 600/month then that's absolutely disgusting. I am seldom lost for words on these forums but I can't even come to terms with what little regard the value of a dollar is being discussed here. This unfortunately is the mentality held by manyyyy of the stereotypical BU rich kids and something I grossly underestimated when coming to this school. Further present in the idea that convenience points are any more convenient than cash/debit. It's the exact same thing except mommy and daddy can't click you more cash in your wallet-you'd have to some how manage to tough out the waiting time on that one. Ugh</p>
<p>DJglover16: Everyone has their vices, mine happens to be spending money. I am not spending it on dope or alcohol! Furthermore, this is not money I get from mommy and daddy either. Even though I have grown accustomed to the life my parents have afforded me, I also work damn hard for what I have. This rich boy has been working every since he was 14, moving up in the ranks, interning at a job that most people would pay to work at! In the future I would hope you would check yourself before criticizing the choices of others.</p>
<p>You still have to be delusional to be spending that much before college.</p>
<p>lol im sorry but i have to agree with dj on this one, however i am thoroughly impressed that you manage to spend that much money as a high school student. that's like a talent or something! btw, i spend less than $1000 (as a BU student in boston) a year for spending money, AND i still manage to go out to dinner about once a week at least, get my eyebrows waxed, and go shopping. so im impressed that you can manage to spend that much money, id have to REALLY try hard and have no regard for the value of the hard-earned money i make every summer. if that's the kind of life you want to lead then save your parents some money and don't buy a meal plan (although i don't know if thats an option for on-campus living). im still just in disbelief lol.</p>
<p>I had a job that paid pretty well ($15/hour), and I still not to spend more than $200-$250. I got sick of dorm food fast, so my biggest indulgence was eating out, and trust me, eating out in Boston gets expensive (even if you mostly go for quick take-away type meals). Find the most economical meal plan for you -- like, if you don't like the dining halls, switch to a plan with less meals and more dining points. Also take into account you'll probably be paying for a lot of expenses that your parents took care of at home: toiletries, snacks, transportation money, etc. It sounds trivial but it really adds up.</p>
<p>Honestly, $600/month is a lot to spend for the typical college student (and even more so for a high-schooler). If you can afford that -- and I'm not trying to be snide, it's great you work for it -- you may not need to cut back or have a budget. However, the cost of living is expensive in Boston and you may have to take on more an more financial responsibility for yourself over the year(s), in which case I recommend learning to budget more frugally. A lot more frugally.</p>
<p>if you are spending 600 a month now, especially on clothing, you are going to have some trouble pulling back in boston I'm sure. I am from pittsburgh PA and I know that when I travel to major metropolitan cities, I spend like crazy so I too need to work out some sort of habit. </p>
<p>I already have 250$ worth of concerts to attend in the upcoming semester! seriously though, learn to set monthly amounts for yourself, maybe even weekly. each Wednesday, set yourself 100$ aside. you will have enough to enjoy your weekend but can hold on to some for the start of the next week. if you have some left over, put it towards the next weeks. It may sound stupid but you will quickly adjust to spending what ever amount you choose. I make 300 a week and set aside 50 for spending. 2 months and 2000$ later (in addition to what I have saved from my previous job), I won't be worried financially while in boston.</p>
<p>anyway, spend what you can and want, just don't dig too deep a hole.</p>