ON CAMPUS
Living on Empty: The Reality of Being Broke as a Student
Being broke as a student affects more than just a bank balance—it impacts confidence, mental health and the way students experience university life. Every decision begins with a calculation: Can I afford this meal? Should I skip this event? Am I the only one constantly checking my balance and hoping it lasts until month-end? These questions often go unanswered, leaving students to carry financial stress in silence. Yet the truth is, many students are navigating the same struggle, learning to survive, adapt and push forward in a system that rarely acknowledges how deeply money shapes the student experience.