Emmanuel Koffi - Using the Web to "Ball-Out" on a College Students Budget

In some of our previous class sessions, Professor Sistrunk briefly discussed the necessity of  taking advantage of discounts and coupons to help stretch your dollar and maintain financial stability yet still living life in a luxurious manner. In this blog, I will further expand on this idea by sharing personal experience and informative websites that have helped me have fun yet save money in college.
As college students at Morehouse, we all know that there is always something to do in Atlanta. Whether it be going to the movies, shopping, wine tasting, dinning, or even mountain climbing; Atlanta is known to be a fun and exciting city, but it is also quite expensive. Like most full time students, although we love to have fun and live life on the edge, we have to maintain a budget. And before you know it, if not careful, all your money will be gone before you have a chance to really notice that you have even spent it. So, what if I told you that there are ways to still go out and enjoy most Atlanta's attractions without substantially hurting you wallet, would you be interested? Well lady's and gentlemen, there is.


For those who do not know, there are websites such as halfoffdepot.com, restaurant.com, and slickdeals.net where they have activities ranging from day spa trips, to week long vacation getaways all for discounted prices. Personally, halfoffdepot has become my best friend while in college. I have saved so much money on movie tickets, food, and so much more. For those who are dating, these websites will make you seem like the best boyfriend/girlfriend in the world. The thing I love about these discount websites is that there are a variety of activities and that they post new deals everyday. People tell me all the time, "I don't know how you go out so much, because it very expensive!" and I just act like i'm balling out with money, but truthfully I am probably making the same if not less money than them. 


In conclusion,  if used correctly, the websites will do wonders for your finances. Remember that the wealthiest people are not always the ones who are out living the most luxurious lifestyles but on the contrary, it is the one who can manage their funds in an efficient manner yet experience the finer things in life.


Websites:
http://halfoffdepot.com/atlanta 

http://slickdeals.net/
http://www.restaurant.com/