Welcome to the college lifestyle...

You're about to get better acquainted with life on limited means. Milk crate furniture. Garage sale accoutrements. Roommates. Count on forgoing some of the creature comforts you used to enjoy—it's a vital part of the student experience.

Now's the time to focus on the huge goals and aspirations that brought you to campus. It's OK to let the little things wait until after graduation. Daily lattes, magazine subscriptions, and fancy shoes are fine and dandy when you have a steady income. Today you're on a student budget: get creative and find ways to enjoy it!

For a limited time, join the Live Like a Student email list and we'll buy you a song download. You'll also receive our periodic money tips and student financial news sent right to your inbox. Offer good while supplies last. Subscribe now by sending a message to livelikeastudent@umn.edu.

Money tips slide show

Our digital signs are broadcast via information screens all over campus. But you can sit back and watch 'em all at once, if you like.