Comments on: 6 Common College Money Mistakes http://www.brokegradstudent.com/6-common-college-money-mistakes/ Paying back $22,000 in student loans by making money online Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:14:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Carnival of Personal Finance #158 : Vampire Slaying Edition http://www.brokegradstudent.com/6-common-college-money-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1044 Carnival of Personal Finance #158 : Vampire Slaying Edition Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:49:41 +0000 http://brokegradstudent.com/?p=261#comment-1044 [...] Grad Student shares 6 Common College Money Mistakes. For an easier start after college, avoid making any of these during [...] [...] Grad Student shares 6 Common College Money Mistakes. For an easier start after college, avoid making any of these during [...]

]]> By: Broke Grad Student http://www.brokegradstudent.com/6-common-college-money-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 Broke Grad Student Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:16:16 +0000 http://brokegradstudent.com/?p=261#comment-1008 Megan: If you read about <a href="http://brokegradstudent.com/my-best-and-worst-financial-decisions-so-far/" rel="nofollow">my best and worst financial decisions so far</a>, you'll see that I actually went to a private university over a public university for college. While I don't regret it at all, it was definitely not the smart thing to do from a financial perspective. For grad school, I did the opposite and chose a public school, where I still got a great education for a fraction of the cost. To top it off, I landed a job with the top company on my list. Of course, these are all very personal decisions, and I think each person has to make their own decision on whether or not the extra cost is actually worth it. Megan: If you read about my best and worst financial decisions so far, you’ll see that I actually went to a private university over a public university for college. While I don’t regret it at all, it was definitely not the smart thing to do from a financial perspective. For grad school, I did the opposite and chose a public school, where I still got a great education for a fraction of the cost. To top it off, I landed a job with the top company on my list. Of course, these are all very personal decisions, and I think each person has to make their own decision on whether or not the extra cost is actually worth it.

]]> By: Megan http://www.brokegradstudent.com/6-common-college-money-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1003 Megan Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:27:31 +0000 http://brokegradstudent.com/?p=261#comment-1003 I couldn't disagree more about #4. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got going into college was "do not, under any circumstances, let money be a limiting factor." I'm graduating with a ton of debt, but could not be more glad that I made the decision I did in choosing a college. Students should prioritize colleges that fit them best-- there are hundreds of ways to pay for loans or finance education, but you do only get a few years for your undergrad education. If your learning style is more compatible with small class sizes and professors who will take initiative to cater to your needs, it is a MUCH better investment to pay more for education than to try to make things work at a huge research university. Good tips, all the rest! I couldn’t disagree more about #4. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got going into college was “do not, under any circumstances, let money be a limiting factor.” I’m graduating with a ton of debt, but could not be more glad that I made the decision I did in choosing a college. Students should prioritize colleges that fit them best– there are hundreds of ways to pay for loans or finance education, but you do only get a few years for your undergrad education. If your learning style is more compatible with small class sizes and professors who will take initiative to cater to your needs, it is a MUCH better investment to pay more for education than to try to make things work at a huge research university.

Good tips, all the rest!

]]> By: David Carter http://www.brokegradstudent.com/6-common-college-money-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 David Carter Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:02:57 +0000 http://brokegradstudent.com/?p=261#comment-1000 So far I have managed not to do all 6. I only have 2 more years to go, lets see if I can keep it up! So far I have managed not to do all 6. I only have 2 more years to go, lets see if I can keep it up!

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