The life of a college going student is arguably the most fun and experience filled one in a lifetime. Between classes, assignments, projects, sports, social gatherings, dating, the life of a student is a busy one. To add on to this, a student usually has to live on a tight budget. With very little free time in hand, it is hard to make time for a part time job for the extra cash. Here are 15 simple ways a college going student can save money and make sure his/her wallet doesn’t run out of those crisp green bills.
大学时代的生活无疑是一生中最开心的一段经历啦。上课、作业、项目、运动、社交、约会，学生时代真的非常繁忙。这些活动加起来，让学生的钱包总是会干瘪瘪的。加上少得可怜的空余时间，去打工赚点零花钱也十分困难。下面我们就看看穷学生省钱的15大妙招吧，学到这些，就能让你的钱包不会老是囊中羞涩。
1. Learn to say “No”
学会说“不”
You cannot pick up everything you like off the shelf. Decide on the investments that makes sense. When you go shopping, opt for necessity and not choice. You might be losing out on a lot of neat goodies but you do end up saving a lot.
你不能把货架上你喜欢的所有东西都拿下来，所以要做一些有意义的投资决定。购物的时候，买那些必需品而非可有可无的。也许你会损失不少小玩意，但是最后真能省不少钱。
2. Go for scholarships
拿奖学金
The most popular and easy way to make those extra dollars. Scholarships are given out by all the colleges in various categories such as excellence in a particular field, passion, athletic ability, etc.
这是赚钱的最好最简单的方法。奖学金会根据不同的种类进行发放，比如某项领域的突出表现，积极奖，运动表现等。
3. Get books for reduced rates
合理处理书籍
Try picking up textbooks from seniors or at a reduced rate and sell your books once you are done with your studies.
试着问学长学姐们借书吧，或是趁着打折的时候入手，这门课的学业完成之后再把书都卖掉。
4. Avail of student discounts
享受学生优惠
Student discounts are provided in restaurants, clothing stores, theaters, etc. With your student ID, you can make the best of these discounts and get better deals.
餐厅、服装店、电影院都会有学生优惠的哦。带好学生证，好好的利用这些折扣吧。
5. Don’t overspend on dates
约会时别花太多
Don’t overspend on your dates. Keep it simple and uncomplicated.
在约会上别太奢侈。简单点，别搞得那么复杂。
6. Eat smart and limit those ‘extras’
吃的健康，少买垃圾食品
Eat healthy food all the while and staying on a budget. Unhealthy food habits can lead to illness and eventually lead to more expenditure. Keep a tab on yourself when it comes to beer, cigarettes and other vices.
吃得健康点还能有助于省钱。不健康的饮食习惯不仅会导致疾病，还会带来更多的开销。当遇到喝酒、抽烟以及其他恶习的时候，你就要注意控制下自己啦。
7. Do part time jobs
打打零工
These extra hours of effort promise you the cash which you can add on to your budget. Off late, work from home jobs is attracting a lot of attention. This idea of dedicating extra hours can be considered only if it doesn’t hamper your studies.
打零工可以有效增加你的预算开支。那些在家办公的工作比较有吸引力。只要不耽误学习，打工是值得考虑的哦。
8. Paid internships
带薪实习
Companies open internship windows for students where students can benefit with the ‘learn and earn’ system. At the end of internships, interns get certificates and credits.
公司都乐于为学生提供实习的平台，达到“学习赚钱两不误”的目的。实习结束之后还能获得证明和学分哦。
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