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Introducing our newest guest blogger: Terence! Terence is a recent graduate of Georgia Tech‘s Civil Engineering program and he now works as a Construction Engineer for Bechtel Corporation. He writes an entertainment and sports blog and he will share some insights about college life and transitioning from school to post-grad life. —– Now that I am in the real world, there are a few things I want to get a handle on, and none more important than making sure my finances are in order. I did an ok job of managing my money in college, but as a working individual (and no longer under my parents’ financial support) there are many more items to keep track of: – Bills – Paychecks – Travel expenses – Food – Miscellaneous items (Movie Festival Tickets, Baseball Games, St. Patty’s Day Bar Crawls, etc.) With all of that in mind, I want to make …
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I have enlisted the help of our guest blogger Jaclyn to help you all maintain your budget on this Love-filled holiday. — ALERT: Do not spend all of your money between now and February 14th!! STOP RIGHT NOW! Believe it or not, it is possible to get that special person in your life a gift and spend a romantic and fun Valentine’s Day without blowing your college student budget! Here’s a few tips from a reputable source: Valentine’s Day money-saving tips: Break up on February 13th, get back together on the 15th. In place of bubble bath, use lavender-scented dish-washing liquid. Forget rose petals. Sprinkle the bed with sliced beets! -David Letterman All joking aside, here are some gift & date ideas which could seriously help you save some cash while playing Cupid: GIFTS For The Music Lover Tunes for 2 – Heart Headphone Splitter $18 For The Wine Lover 10 …
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It is pretty safe to say that after 4 visits in the last year and a half, my new favorite place to travel in the Southeast is Tennessee! CKB shares my sentiments as he took a trip to Chattanooga at the end of last year. I have managed to travel to Knoxville and Nashville which is very popular but the special place that holds my heart is a town about an hour east of Knoxville called Gatlinburg. I just left Gatlinburg recently where I took a weekend trip with friends. So I give to you, my guide to traveling in Nashville/Knoxville/Gatlinburg, without breaking your college student budgets: Nashville Eat: Music City Festival & BBQ Championship Dine on the best BBQ in the southeast while strolling through downtown Nashville (also known as Nashvegas). Every bar around the festival area sounds like its hosting a private concert. Stop in and you may …
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Introducing our newest guest blogger: Brandon! Brandon (Chef Mair) is a recent graduate of Georgia Tech’s Mechanical Engineering program. He currently works for Texas Instruments in Dallas and he loves to cook! A couple times a month, he will share quick, easy, and inexpensive meals with our readers. Young adults are sometimes reluctant to cook (too much time, cooking for one, etc.). However, Chef Mair will provide his spin on meals that Gen Yers will enjoy preparing and are sure to enjoy! Jessica Ebony–I am not your ordinary cook. I only began cooking the last two years since I graduated from undergrad and moved to Dallas. I used to hate watching relatives cook as a child but now I realize cooking isn’t that hard! All you have to do is follow the directions and add a little bit of your own spice and you can make delicious (and cheap) meals. Chili …
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The Crescent City! NOLA! The Big Easy! Yep, it’s New Orleans!! The NO is one of the most exciting and down to earth cities around. It’s a city full of culture, great food, history, and of course partying. Can you say ‘Mardi Gras’ anyone? Recently, The LI$T editors and two of their closest friends took a group trip to this exciting city and we had a great time. There was so much to do! We’re already adding things to our list for the next trip. Check out how The LI$T’s editors had a great time in the Big Easy and didn’t break the Bank. 1. Attractions Obvious Choice: The French Quarter and Bourbon Street. What else can you ask for? A laid back atmosphere, nights made for partying and seeing the sights, all topped with an European flair. Jump on the streetcar for an easy way to get there! Hidden …
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