“I feel more stressed than ever before as a college student in 2025,” Samantha Wittke writes. “It’s no longer just about passing my classes, and studying for exams. It’s also thinking about where I want to live next year because on campus apartments are too expensive; where can I get the cheapest groceries and gas because I don’t have the budget to spend hundreds on food; how much is tuition next year, and how can I afford to continue my education.
I am a full-time student studying journalism and psychology, as well as working a part-time job. My hours at work aren’t always consistent but I work enough to be able to afford minimal groceries. I spend about $150 a month on food. For rent I spend roughly $690 a month, which is partially covered by my parents, as well as tuition is covered by scholarships, like the Millennium and journalism scholarships.
I am currently studying journalism and psychology in hopes to enter the field of PR/advertising after I graduate in Spring 2027…