Im 20 and go to school in the city. The advantages of living in the city is that commuting to school takes less than 10 minutes from my apartment, I get to be with my friends, I'm close to my girl friend, and I'm close to the job market for my major.
If I lived home, I would have to take a train to school which would take an hour- hour and a half, but I would be saving money on rent, food, and laundry.
The other thing I considered was to move out of my apartment and find something cheaper. I pay $850 a month for a 4 bedroom apartment.
Any advice?
>>16756669
How much are you making right now? You're supposed to be broke in college man. I personally think unless the money situation is totally fucking you, it wouldn't be worth it to move away. Do you really want to be an hour and a half away from your friends and girlfriend? Same with potential contacts for networking.
>>16756706
It's mostly money that my parents saved away for college and also little programming gigs here and there.
>>16756894
I usually end up having after rent and bills around $300 a month. $150 usually spent for time with my girlfriend or friends, the rest go towards food. Still not the most comfortable unless I do ramen diet :P