LIM is a fashion business school and looking good while attending school is a must. Temptation teases us as Fifth Avenue is our hallway, and is home to top high-end and mainstream fashion retailers.
Instead of going shopping on your breaks, window shopping is free and you can get an idea of what you want/desire for the future. You can save your money for when holiday sales come around. That’s when you should spend your money (wisely).
If you can’t resist shopping during your breaks, make sure you go to stores that offer student discounts.
Transportation is another cost for students at LIM, as our school is mostly commuting students, and this can be expensive.
Textbooks are another necessity that is costly. We all know the drill, waiting in line for what seems like an endless amount of time to pay for textbooks we might never use.
Food is another expensive necessity for students, but here are ways to save money. Instead of buying lunch everyday you can make your own lunch. There are microwaves to heat food up in all buildings.
Caffeine is costly as well and can run you up to $500 a semester. Instead brew your coffee in the morning to save yourself the headache. Also, tip jars are your worst enemy. Sure on the jar it says “Help My College Fund,” but you’re broke too. Save your change for a rainy day!