"...anyone who lives within their means, suffers from a serious lack of imagination."
- Oscar Wilde

This fabulous quote was brought to us by Ingvill Tveite. The sentiment is truly inspirational and the tips and ideas given by MIIS students carry the theme of using financial aid in smart and fun ways.

Student Quotes

"...I can guarantee you that the key to student budgeting is not ramen noodles and tuna fish."
- Erin Lyons

"'The ox, once harnessed to a plough, pulls with all its strength knowing that rest will come at the end of the field.' Three semesters at MIIS, this African proverb has helped me overcome the financial challenges of graduate school."
- Ugonna Kalu

"What I've learned as I've grown older is that sometimes an impulse buys seems like a necessity on a bad day. However, I've now learned how to temper the amount of money I spend, while still getting my bad day fix".
- Heather Waibel

"There are many activities in and around Monterey that can be experienced at little to no cost."
- Amy Campbell

"We often get out maps and plan future trips, or get a sketch pad to brainstorm the house we'll build someday, to remind ourselves that this is only temporary."
- Minal Mistry

"Although it may seem like you are the only one with money problems, you are not! Talking to friends helps others understand your situation so they don't pressure you, and reinforces the fact that you are not alone."
- Sarah Jean Harrison

"Being here in the US is my first time living on my own in another country. So I told myself to make the most out of this beautiful place."
- Mengmeng Nui

"The first crucial action that MIIS students can take is to ask for student discounts."
- Selah Hall

"Not only is graduate study expensive, the cost of living in Monterey is high. In this write-up, I share my response on how to face these two obstacles to living frugally..."
- Patience Ogele

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