More Than Well Off
Only the lucky get to go to college and experience dorm life, which is actually fun for first years. College is very expensive, but once you’re in and have all of your books, you don’t need money for much else. You have room and board, a meal plan, and this particular institution banned cars on campus.
This freshman student flipped out when she learned she was only getting a $200 weekly allowance. What was she planning to spend $800 a month on with everything she has set for her? Was she planning on studying at all or did she go to college to do an immense amount of shopping and go on weekend vacations?