Monday, January 18, 2010

Don't They Understand College Kids Don't Have Money?

So, I think I'm coming to the root of why some kids have no money.
Granted, there are some that drink and party, and that's where their money goes.

Mine does not. I'm not much of a drinker, and I've never been a partier
My money is going towards textbooks...

Today, my total at the bookstore came to $451.65
Which is completely outrageous...
After a $150.00 book scholarship, I still ended up paying $273 something
This doesn't count the two other books I managed to get on clearance because a bookstore in town was closing
And it doesn't count the two other books that are on order in the bookstore.

Nor does it count the course packets a lot of teachers require.
We have this place in town called Wordsmiths, which is a lot like a Kinkos.
Basically, they put together pages of readings, and charge you upwards of $30 for them...

This is why I have no money.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Steps Towards Becoming a Grown-Up

So tonight I finally got everything together and submitted my application for grad school...
I have mixed feelings about this... I'm really glad it's done with.
I've been stressing about getting everything together for months.
On the other hand, now I'm completely full of doubts...
The process is no longer in my hands... I just have to wait to hear from them.

I mean, what if I waited too long?
Or I forgot something in the application?
What if my references don't get done on time?
Or my personal statement isn't good enough?

It's gonna be a stressful time until I figure out...

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Books for 2009

Final count: 43

Better than last year, but I still didn't make the 50 that I wanted to...

So I'll be trying yet again...