The cost of going to University can be one of the most daunting hurdles of life. Student loans now comprise an increasing portion of the American debt load and continue to drag America further into the debt whole. So, how do we get out of it?
Slow down and plan properly!
As we go through college, we feel the pressures mounting to go as fast as we can to finish our education. So, we take out loans and dive right in. But step back for a minute and think, what if you slow down? Instead of taking 6 classes, what if you only took 3 and worked part-time while you paid for your classes? Balance!
And, instead of jumping into University what would happen if you started at a junior college and transferred to a University in your final years? Reduced costs!
So, if you’re looking for a more balanced and cheaper alternative for your education, consider slowing down and starting at a junior college. This also hedges your risks. As you increase your education, your salary will increase too. So, after finishing at a junior college you can expect to make more money, which will help you eat away at your student loans.
Slow down and plan!
California Bums, we look at life from a different angle!
 UCSB Campus |
 UCSB overlooking the Ocean |
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UC Santa Barbara has some of the best parties in all of California and Flotopia is one of them! |
 Studying at the beach UC Santa Cruz is also located right by the ocean and some great beach towns too. There’s nothing like relaxing on the beach in front of your front door. Capitola is only 15 minutes from Santa Cruz and the UC Santa Cruz. What a great place to go to College. |
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Schools Out! Time to take on the waves!
Getting Ready for Halloween in Isla Vista at the UCSB!
UCSB is renown for being the biggest party school in the US and Halloween in Isla Vista even makes Playboy magazines top place to party. Over 30000 thousand students from all over California come to UC Santa Barbara to party during Halloween. Be sure to catch California Bums there.
There’s also the challenges that College students get into after school. And so, we offer you some sound advice. Avoid getting the credit cards and keep a clean credit score. Getting out of school with a $40,000 – $100,000 loan to pay off can be overwhelming but when the creditors start calling it can be paralyzing. Check out the Into the Real World Blog on Debt if you’re having problems. It gives you some quick tips on handling these situations. And remember, in the end, its only money and you’re way more important to us than anything money can buy. So, go to the beach, take a breather and then look at life from a different angle. We do! Also feel free to contact us if things are getting a bit tough. We’re always here to listen any time – just look under the our contact information.
