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BECOMING a SAVVY SHOPPER By: Nicole Scopelliti

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Is it possible to be financially savvy and also have a fair share of fun in college? With a bit of strategy, the answer is yes!

in check when you head out for a night on the town. Even though it might not always appear to be the case, being a college student has its benefits. Bring your student ID card with you and ask if the specific shop, restaurant or venue offers student discounts. It’s an effortless way to save, and you’d be surprised to see how many places do offer such discounts.

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hen you think “college,” what comes to mind? Tuition, textbooks and ramen noodles? What about the pizza you’re going to order on Friday night as a well-deserved reward for surviving midterms, or that oil change your car has been needing for a bit too long? Or how about that betta fish with an all-too-short lifespan that you need because you’ve caught a case of the college blues? Random expenses tend to come up when you least expect them to. Although we can’t predict the unexpected, we can better prepare ourselves for those unpredictable times, and one of the ways to best prepare yourself is to budget your money accordingly.

Creating a budget is easy - sticking to a budget is difficult. With this being said, make sure your monetary goals are attainable and fit your lifestyle. If buying new stationery makes you happy, set aside a few extra dollars to splurge each month. If you can’t live without your Netflix subscription, be sure to save money for your membership fees. Budgeting is constructive, but it doesn’t need to be restrictive.

Prioritizing items on your budget helps keep you on track. For example, prioritizing nutritious meals, personal hygiene products and rent payment will ensure that you take care of your most basic needs every month. Save a good portion of money for groceries each week and buy only what you absolutely need. This will help you avoid overbuying and wasting food. For affordable food buys, check out the Fred Meyer on West 11th or WinCo Foods, located at 4275 Barger Drive. Whole Foods Market, right next to Hub on Campus, offers a 10% discount to University of Oregon students every Tuesday. Utilize mobile apps such as Grocery Smarts and SnipSnap to search for grocery coupons.

Putting aside some money for emergency and unexpected expenses, such as automobile work and doctors visits, is important. Allotting 10-20% of your monthly income for these purposes is ideal and saves you unnecessary anxiety.

Allot a small portion of your savings for leisure activities with friends, such as catching a movie, grabbing a bite to eat or spending an evening out at the bars.

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CHOOSING YOUR FIRST STUDENT APARTMENT By: Anya Caro

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Leaving the dorms and finding an off-campus apartment can be confusing and frustrating. With so many options, but also finite details, it can become impossible to think you’ll ever find the right place for the right price. Finding an apartment can come down to three major factors: amenities, location and price. All apartments vary in these categories but there’s a place for everyone that you just have to find. Finding side by side comparisons can be tricky with the amount of living spaces around here, but here are a few local housing places that cater to the life of a student.

Ducks Village:

Perfect for the first year off campus 3225 Kinsrow Ave. Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 485-7200 Ducks Village provides all the necessities needed for a first year off campus. They were voted Eugene’s #1 off campus housing for “Best Value.” Duck Village provides a comfortable community that makes living off campus natural and easy.

Rates starting at $440.

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Water, sewer, garbage, electricity, and gas in rent Computer lab Sand volleyball court & basketball courts Right next to UO & NCU Free parking, one spot per student Roommate Matching

Campustown: Locations Galore

225 E 17th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 228-9669 Campustown provides cozy living at a choice of locations. They have various buildings, The Anthony, The Sonja, Westgate and The Pearl around downtown Eugene. You get to choose which is suitable for you. Rates starting at $499.

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24 hour gym Washer & dryer in unit Parking Rent includes internet & trash Utilities are already split amongst roommates Various locations around Eugene

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2125 Franklin:

No need for inconveniences 2125 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (458) 201-8130 2125 Franklin provides student housing for those who enjoy the convenience of location. It’s next to bike trails, UO campus, Knight Law School, & Lokey Science complex. The rent includes all the necessities to make bills easier to keep track of. Living at Franklin makes off campus living a little less inconvenient for the average college student. Rates starting at $554.

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24 hour gym Free printing and computer access Water, sewer, cable, internet, & trash included in rent Parking garage w/ bike storage Right across from campus & Matthew Knight Arena

Patterson:

Upscale Downtown Living 1331 Patterson Street, Eugene OR 97401 Phone: (541) 485-7776 Patterson provides convenient location, being right on 13th only a block or so away from the University. Patterson provides a comfortable lifestyle that is also convenient to the average college student. Live the upscale downtown dream with Patterson. Starting at $998.

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Amenities galore 515 E Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 844-0149 The Hub provides an uplifting and satisfying lifestyle for students by providing quality luxuries for each apartment. Get your money’s worth when living at the Hub through all the fun events and amenities included. Rates starting at $670.

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Cable, wifi, trash included in rent Washer & dryer in unit Bike storage Sauna & tanning beds Roof top access/pool Bluetooth showerheads Private hot tubs

Uncommon: Secured Living

1180 Patterson St Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (458) 205-5548 Uncommon provides security and peace of mind for residents.

It upholds a higher security level with more surveillance, key access entry points, and 24 hour maintenance. If living off campus seems worrisome and bothers one’s sense of security, Uncommon helps prevent that. Rates starting at $664.

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Bike storage 24 hour fitness Tanning beds Washer & dryer in unit Internet & cable included in rent Security guard on site 24 hour surveillance & maintenance Single spot parking Reservable study rooms

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TOP 10 COLLEGE LIFE HACKS PUT YOUR PHONE IN A GLASS OR CERAMIC CUP TO AMPLIFY SOUND

Some of us are heavy sleepers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t help when you’re running on little sleep and don’t want to get up anyway. One quick idea is to put your phone in a cup or mug, with the speaker facing the bottom of the cup. This will amplify the sound and (hopefully) wake you up.

Want to take it a step further? Place your phone in the cup across the room, so you’ll be forced to get up to turn it off. You can also use this to play music a little louder than your phone’s speaker can typically handle.

FILE YOUR CLOTHES TO SAVE SPACE

When you fold your clothes the traditional way, not only are you digging to find your favorite shirt and messing up your piles, but you’re also losing precious space. By filing your shirts, you save space and time, and it looks pretty cool too. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to close that drawer? Yeah. Thought so. To fold a shirt for

filing, first lay it face down. Then fold it in half.

Next, fold both sleeves over so they’re on top of each other, then take the top half of the shirt, fold it over twice and you should have a little rectangle of a shirt that you can now successfully file away.

color to highlight important names and dates.

Make sure you create a key to help you keep track. This can particularly help you understand concepts better if you’re a visual learner.

Changing colors will keep you attentive and help you study better for tests.

HANG WRINKLED SHIRTS IN THE SHOWER

USE A BINDER CLIP TO ORGANIZE DESK CORDS

Have an important event or just an overly wrinkled shirt? Short on time? Hang your shirt on a hanger in your bathroom when you shower.

The steam from your shower should remove the wrinkles from your clothes so by the time you’re done showering you’ll be that much closer to being ready to go.

ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES WITH COLORS

Oftentimes note taking can be boring and unorganized. To stay more organized, use a different colored highlighter for each section, or create a key. Use one color to highlight definitions, another for key points, and another

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Desk cords can be messy, confusing, tangly, and just overall annoying. Keep them organized and within reach by attaching a binder clip to the edge of your desk and labeling the clip with what the cord corresponds to. Just take the cord and slip it through the metal clasps on the clip to hold it in place. Then take a small piece of paper and tape and label each cord “laptop,” “phone” etc.

USE ORNAMENT SORTING CARDBOARD TO SORT SOCKS IN DRAWER

Ornament sorting cardboard is a great way to create sectionals in drawers. Since you can add or remove a section, It allows you to sort socks, underwear, shirts, pants, or anything else you might need. A second option is to use a six pack container. Cut the cardboard in half so that the handle is cut off and it should fit into your drawer perfectly.

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FALL ASLEEP FASTER BY TURNING YOUR PHONE/COMPUTER TO WARM LIGHT

Blue artificial light can worsen your quality of sleep, but what about that paper you needed to write before your 8AM the next day? Shifting the hues on your phone and laptop can help you get to sleep faster. On your iPhone, you can go to settings/display, brightness, then turn on “Night Shift.” Although it’s also accessible in the control center, you can also get an app for your computer called Flux, which is free and will do the same thing.

PUT DRYER SHEETS ON YOUR FAN

Air fresheners and sprays can sometimes be too fruity or fragrant when you’re just trying to freshen up a room.

So next time you just want a fresh, clean smell, tape a couple dryer sheets to your fan and put it on a low setting.

USE SNACK REWARDS FOR HARD ASSIGNMENTS

Reading can be really hard to get through, especially when you know there’s something more fun you could be doing. Give yourself a little motivation! Pick your favorite candy or treat and reward yourself after each section of reading you do. You can go by paragraphs, pages, or chapters depending on how big your reward is.

USE SODA CAN TABS TO SAVE CLOSET SPACE

This is a great tip to reuse your old soda tabs and also save space in your closet. After removing a tab from your favorite drink, slip one metal hook of a coat hanger through one of the holes. Then get another coat hanger and slip it through the other hole of the soda tab. Hang one of the hangers on as normal.

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OREGON’S HOT SPOTS A Guide to Oregon’s Most Convenient, Cozy Escapes By: Nicole Scopelliti

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elcome to the land of the hot springs, where the water is piping hot and worries melt away. A weekend trip to one of Oregon’s beautiful hot springs is a prime way to unwind from a hectic week of exams. Grab your swimwear (or if you’re feeling extra adventurous, choose to go sans bathing suit) and a towel, and prepare to embark on an inexpensive day trip.

COUGAR HOT SPRINGS Arguably one of the most sought-after hot springs by University of Oregon students, Cougar Hot Springs offers a convenient, relaxing escape for those in Eugene. An hour commute via OR-126, these hot springs are easily accessible. Cougar Hot Springs features five cascading pools blanketed by the surrounding forest. Each pool is encompassed by rock features, making this hot spring experience exceptionally unique; bathers are truly submersed in and surrounded by nature. Each bath varies in temperature, becoming warmer as you venture up the cascade of pools. Because Cougar Hot Springs is so popular, you can expect to share the pool with others. However, given the small size of each pool, you’re still guaranteed an intimate and secluded

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experience. There is a $6 day fee to visit the springs, and $60 season passes are available for frequent bathers; payment is accepted on-site. The springs are closed between sunset and sunrise, however the site is open year-round.

BELKNAP HOT SPRINGS Located an hour away from Eugene on the Mckenzie river, Belknap Hot Springs offer its visitors pools that can accommodate the largest of groups. The site features two impressively expansive pools, the upper pool and the lower pool.

For those in the group that might not be keen on the bathing experience, the site offers chairs to sunbathe and beautiful natural surroundings to explore.

Unlike the more intimate experience Cougar Hot Springs offers, Belknap Hot Springs offers a more open, unshaded environment. These springs are perfect for those looking for a more social, yet undoubtedly relaxing bathing experience. The site also features showering facilities for bathers and a lodge for visitors looking to extend their day trip to a weekend-long adventure. It is important to note that the lower pool is open for day use by the general public, whereas the upper pool is only available for night use by those staying at the lodge. For the general public, rates are $8 for an hour at the springs, and $15 for a day pass. Belknap Hot Springs are open year-round from 9 am to 9 pm.

McCREDIE HOT SPRINGS The easily accessible McCredie Hot Springs is located about an hour away from Eugene, and provides visitors with an experience similar to Cougar Hot Springs: a day spent in the breath-taking bounties of the forest and surrounding natural features. Bathing in the extra-hot springs is at no cost to you, making this site highly desirable. The pools are adjacent to the swift Salt Creek, creating a calming bathing experience surrounded by the sounds of rushing river water. Consider hiking the trail to the nearby Blue Pool and then take a well-deserved dip at McCredie Hot Springs.

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INTERNSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS By: Delaney Rea

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To get the best start possible on finding scholarships, the Office of Financial Aid is where you’ll want to begin. With scholarship options broken down by respective department, you can find something whether you’re in the Business College, the Honors College or anything in between. Each category provides you with a healthy selection of scholarship opportunities you can read up on and begin applying for. Outside of their departmental scholarships, there are also several interdisciplinary sections that offer additional scholarships. These address the monetary needs of other students, such as nontraditional students and those seeking financial aid for studying abroad. If you’re looking for even more information about what scholarships are available, you can always schedule or drop in for an appointment with one of the department’s financial aid specialists. To email them with any questions, access their UO website at WWW.FINANCIALAID.UOREGON.EDU/CONTACT. .

The office itself is located on the second floor of Oregon Hall.

When you connect with the UO’s job and internship database, DuckConnect, you’ll find at your fingertips an expedited, superior tool to find the position you need. The website allows you to search for positions based on certain criteria, allowing you to easily locate the internship that caters to the experiences you want for your future career. With the site’s Career Resources section, you can get tips on interviewing, writing resumes and cover letters, negotiating and more. Don’t just assume that these kinds of professional skills will come to you automatically when the time comes to put yourself on the market - you may have the abilities that make you an enticing candidate to potential employers, but learning how to communicate that in a clear and professional manner will help you immeasurably. Once you’ve started on the DuckConnect path, you can actually use it to reach out to professionals in your chosen field. Cutting out the middleman is what the website does to make the internship hunt more palatable and successful in the end. To access the DuckConnect’s services, check out WWW.CAREER.UOREGON.EDU/DUCKCONNECT.

Once you’ve got your scholarship worries handled, you may find yourself realizing that there’s another hallmark of the college experience grabbing your attention: the internship. As you’ve probably heard repeated ad nauseum, completing an internship in college is one of the best things you can do to build experience for a successful career beyond college. It can seem like a Herculean effort to find the one that works for you, but just like scholarships, there are ways to get help here on campus. You’ll find yourself interning at an exciting company faster than you can say “dollar dollar bills.”

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Keeping yourself financially stable during college can be a difficult concept.

For some, the costs of tuition and other fees are easily paid for, leaving your mind free to ponder other pressing issues. Yet for others, any sort of monetary aid is a highly welcome prospect. You may feel like all of the best scholarship opportunities are set aside strictly for the highest achieving incoming freshmen, those who are coming fresh off of ceiling-shattering SAT scores and valedictorian honors. The reality is that there is plenty of scholarship money out there for just about any college student. Right here at the University of Oregon, there’s a multitude of avenues you can wander down to find funds that will soften the blow coming from the cost of an education.

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Located only a few blocks west of the University at 1455 Mill Street 2-5 Bedroom Units • Off-Street Parking • Washer/Dryer in Units

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2001 Franklin Blvd., Suite 2 Eugene, 97403

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campus: 541-501-3513 • Main office: 541-686-6188

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COME HOME TO BELL Offering a Wide Variety of Campus Housing.

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