Having a ton of friends in college can be both a gift and a curse once the holiday season starts to roll around. As your pockets start to get emptier from everyday expenses, the words “secret santa” can definitely make you cringe. LUCent wants to remind you that you don’t have to always spend a ton of
Month: November 2016
Will Trump Make A Thump In Student Finances?
It’s time to address the elephant in the room. Literally. As we all know, Republican President-Elect Donald Trump has been met with conflicting expectations. What does this mean for students at universities like Loyola? LUCent dug deep to decode four of his education COST principles. Loan Forgiveness What he said: “We would cap repayment for an affordable portion
Rambler Responses: Money & Dating
How much should you spend on the first date? Who pays? Is it okay to let your significant other pay for the majority of dates? When it comes to dating in college, money can be a sore subject. So, we asked some of our fellow Ramblers a few questions to see where they stand. Check
DON’T STRESS – LUCent’s Top Picks For Affordable Groceries
Lets all take a second to remember the last time we went to the store to grocery shop for the week and had to ask the cashier to take items off the bill during checkout. It’s happened to the best of us and there’s nothing worse than walking out of the grocery store with just a few
No Money, But Still Want To Treat Your Honey?
Are you single, looking to mingle, but your wallet is telling you otherwise? We’ve been there before and we know it can be tough trying to find love without burning a hole in your pocket. Lucky for you, LUCent has come up with a few ways to help you spice up your next date without breaking the
Curb Your Cravings With This Pizza on Pearson
Located not even an entire block away from Loyola’s Water Tower campus, on 110 E Pearson, sits Bar Toma. Its cozy sports bar feel makes it a great chill spot to settle those hunger pains in between classes. Most students don’t even give this convenient food option a second look because it may seem like
Could Studying Abroad Save You Money?
Are you a student looking to have the experience of a lifetime, but the only things stopping you are empty pockets? Well as a LUC student, studying abroad may be the right choice for you. LUCent is here to let you know the truth about the finances of studying abroad so you can stop missing out on great adventures
Ramblers Share The Right Way To Get Textbooks
Do you dread thinking about the money you’re going to waste on textbooks next semester? LUCent understands the struggle of deciding between buying your books or having money for groceries. With the average Loyola student spending $10-200 on one textbook and taking up to 6 classes, textbooks are just another reason we are low on money. Read on
(Secret) Online Student Discounts You Should Know
Do you like how convenient online shopping is for your busy student lifestyle? Do you ever find yourself getting carried away with online shopping? At first you’re checking out a sale and before you know it your cart is full. LUCent has the hidden tricks to shopping online with student savings. Myunidays.com Are you looking for
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