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Top 8 Student Voice Blogs about Paying for College
Colleen Krumwiede • Jan 07, 2021

Why We Like Student Bloggers

As a part of Quatromoney’s commitment to helping students and parents make better decisions about paying for college, we have a Student Voice series in our Good Math Blog. We love to share experiences of real college students who are grappling with college costs, banking, work, academics and their financial lives. Student Bloggers share their stories, opinions, and dive into financial topics. We have cringed along with them as they shared some of their bad financial decisions. We have learned some great strategies about where to buy cheap furniture, affordable airfares, and last minute holiday shopping ideas. We have sympathized with their less than stellar online learning experiences and anxiety over money conversations. 


Check out our list of the best 8 student voice blogs about paying for college.



Eating Healthy is Doable on a College Student Budget

By Sophia Westover


People often associate college life with a diet of Top Ramen or other microwave meals; and while it’s true that we cannot afford to eat quite like we did at home, I have found a number of ways to stay healthy on a budget in college. 


Finding Affordable Airfares on a College Budget

By Corley Doyle


Attending college across the country can be difficult when it comes to traveling home for school holidays. Especially because Middlebury, VT is such a rural and small community, it isn’t too easy to return home to California at a reasonable price.

 

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Teaching from College Students’ Perspectives

By Lily Westover 


As someone who just finished finals and found herself severely struggling to stay focused because of the online learning format of everything, I thought I’d ask around to figure out what techniques professors at different universities used that either helped or hindered college.


The Search for On-Campus Jobs

By Wren Lee


Since then, I've held four different positions across on campus, so I know how to get these jobs. Even though we're remote this fall, there are still many departments looking for student workers.


Money Talk at Work

By Genevieve McCloy


While the responsibility to disclose the finances of a position lies largely with the employer, it is also important for the hired person to have the money to inquire and understand what they are agreeing to.


Fitness on a College Budget

By Sophia Westover 


After two and a half years-- and various attempts at a regular exercise schedule-- I have narrowed down what works for me on a budget and spoke to other students who have found their own approaches to staying active.


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Where to Buy Cheap Furniture

By Wren Lee 


I'm going to be moving into an apartment and need to get some furniture. I want to buy something cheap and durable. Here are the places I looked for furniture.



3 Reasons Why Getting a Credit Card in College was a Good Decision

By Josh Collins 


It was not until the fall of my junior year of college that I got my first credit card. It was one of the best financial decisions I made while at school and here are some reasons why.



Are you interested in becoming a freelance student blogger with Quatromoney? We are looking for creative high school seniors and college students who are willing to share a bit about their financial lives and their thoughts about paying for college and financial wellness. We offer a little compensation for each approved blog post. Plus, writing for us can add a positive spin to your digital footprint and your resume. Just send an email to [email protected] with a writing sample and your year in school. We will be in touch.


Colleen Krumwiede

Colleen Krumwiede

Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer


Colleen MacDonald Krumwiede is a financial aid and paying for college expert with over a decade of financial aid experience at Stanford GSB, Caltech, and Pomona College and another decade at educational finance and technology companies servicing higher education.  She guides go-to-market strategy and product development at Quatromoney to transform the way families afford college.

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