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A person in their 20s sits in a run-down one-bedroom apartment, eating ramen and drinking a glass of water. The light flickers overhead, and the television picture cuts in and out.
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This image is stereotypically attributed to college students. But some at the U say they’re tired of being lumped into this category.
While many aren’t rolling in money, they are far from living in the type of squalor stereotypes would have you believe. Christopher Sanderson, a junior in metallurgical engineering, said he works while going to school.
“It gives me a sense of responsibility for my money,” he said. “It helps me to realize the value of a dollar, and I am less likely to spend it on useless things.”
While many students hate the poor college student stereotype, a handful said it’s generally true.
Ann House, coordinator at the U’s Personal Money Management Office, is a strong advocate for students saving money.
“There is nothing wrong with being frugal and money-conscious,” she said. “That shouldn’t be perceived as being a negative stereotype but rather a smart behavior.”
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