When I was in college, I paid a monthly meal fee of 1000 yuan, which covered everything. At that time, school meals were still cheap. If I go to the dining hall every month, 700 yuan a month will be enough, leaving only 300 yuan, but it is still the case when I go to the dining hall every day. Sometimes I'm too lazy to go to the canteen, and occasionally I order takeout, which is more expensive than this. The telephone bill is in 50 yuan every month, and the transportation card is in 50 yuan. If you don't get sick every month, don't buy clothes, don't go out to eat midnight snack, and don't have a girlfriend, you can save 200 yuan from food expenses every month. I've thought about saving money for dinner. It doesn't make much sense. Not to mention spending 800 yuan a month, socializing and getting sick are inevitable. Later, I resolutely gave up the idea of saving money from my meals to travel.

2, a turning point-work-study program

The turning point is sophomore year.

Shortly after the start of the second year of senior high school, news came from the class that anyone willing to work and study can download the registration form in the file group. Out of curiosity and desire to earn money, I downloaded it and then filled in the registration form. When I was a freshman, I didn't take work-study programs seriously. Looking back, I think I missed a lot of money. The school provides students with work-study programs. Although the money is not much, it will be available in a month or so after 600 yuan comes. It costs 700 yuan when there is more work. And the work is not very hard, and the university also has time. Why not? After the application form was approved, I went to make money. Oh ~ no, I tried.

My job at that time was garbage removal, that is, several people used carts to transport the garbage from the girls' dormitory to the garbage dump. During this period, I often meet many classmates. What I want to say here is that if you take a part-time job, don't care about other people's opinions. After all, there is nothing shameful about the money you earn.

Step 3 find a part-time job

My school is relatively remote, especially in the suburbs of Guangzhou. There are no part-time jobs like McDonald's and KFC nearby, but some are takeout staff recruited by various small restaurants. When I was a sophomore, I did deliver takeout for a while, but it was hard and took up more of my time. But the good thing is that I don't even have to deliver food, because it's all-inclusive. I really didn't do it later, because it was too time-consuming and too hard. If you have a part-time friend or classmate, you can also ask him to introduce you. After all, a part-time job costs hundreds of dollars a day, and a few days' work is enough for a month's salary, but work-study programs are a little more stable.

You can find a part-time job through multiple channels, but what I want to say is that you must keep your eyes open and prevent scammers. I looked online several times before, but I didn't say anything. I only need you to make money and become a member before I can introduce you to work. In this case, just remember that you are here to make money, not spend money, and you don't have to pay attention to them at all. Just leave. Keep your eyes open and protect yourself first. It would be great if there were classmates working part-time together. If you are skilled, you can find a corresponding job online.

4. Scholarships

Actually, this is very simple. As long as you study hard and get excellent grades, you will naturally get scholarships, and there are many scholarships a year. However, as a student, I gave up this option. Good luck.

5. Others

If you can still receive lucky money during the New Year, you can save some. If you can find a good tutor, congratulations. The income from tutoring is very good. In fact, there are many ways to make money, but that was suitable for me at that time. If you are a rich second generation, consider me farting.

Later, I took the salary of the first month of work-study program and went to the ancient city of Fenghuang. I chose Phoenix for my first trip because Hunan is close to Guangdong (I studied in Guangzhou) and I didn't dare to go too far for my first trip, also because of Shen Congwen. I just finished reading Border Town before I came here, and I was a little curious about the Xiangxi customs written by Shen Congwen. I thought about it and decided to embark on this journey.

I bought a hard seat on the train, from Guangzhou Railway Station to Jishou, one way 104.5 yuan, round trip 209 yuan. I can't help it I was a poor student at that time, mainly saving money. Later, I came back and summarized all the expenses of this trip. Five days and four nights, the cost did not exceed that of 800 yuan, which was enough to save money.

When I took a bus from school to Guangzhou Railway Station with my backpack, I was a little nervous and scared. After all, this is the first time in my life to travel alone. The night before departure, I asked my roommate how to take the train and what was the process of entering the station. I really can't be careless. But that night I was intimidated by my roommate, and several people took turns to intimidate me, saying that I had a high probability of encountering pyramid schemes alone. Now that I think about it, I really want to beat them up.

What is worth mentioning is the mode of transportation. I choose to take Jishou from Guangzhou. After getting off the train, I left the station. There is a bus stop where I can get a ride to Phoenix. It takes about an hour to get there. But remember, there are too many uncles and aunts outside the train station to talk to you. I suggest you ignore them directly and take a ride at the passenger station yourself. When you get to Phoenix, you have to take the bus from 2 yuan to get to the ancient city of Phoenix. There is a bus where you get off. —— The above memories come from 20 13. I wonder if they have changed after so many years. You can check online and confirm the itinerary.

Before going to Phoenix, I saw a post written by a student friend in Guangzhou about the travel strategy of Fenghuang ancient city. In it, I saw a youth tour called "Peninsula Hotel" introduced by him. Before leaving, I asked the contact information of the youth travel service and booked a room in advance. After I went to Phoenix, I lived there directly.

This youth hostel is good and clean, but the key is that it is cheap, and you can stay for 30 yuan a day. At that time, I made an appointment with my boss in advance, and I also ate in the store for a meal 10 yuan. Originally a normal diet, Hunan cuisine is a heavy taste for Cantonese people. How can it be a spicy word? However, this youth tour has a bad place, that is, the light is insufficient, and even the doors are in the alley, but the others are ok. It was my boss who picked me up the day I went. We call him Angkor. He is very easygoing.

This is Cui Cui, who was a volunteer at the Youth Travel Agency. I am very grateful to her for taking care of me, being my guide and taking photos during my few days in Phoenix. This is a wonderful memory.

You can sit down, order a glass of beer, and listen to the singer singing while basking in the sun.

I met this cat sunbathing that day, and I will come here to sunbathe for the next few afternoons, then read books and listen to free songs.

Phoenix is comfortable during the day and open at night. Bar street, I'm a little annoyed and noisy, but the night view is beautiful.

In the evening, I prefer to sit by the Tuojiang River and watch people walking around. You are watching the scenery on the bridge, people upstairs are watching you, and I am sitting by the river and watching you at the same time.

At night, the banks of the Tuojiang River are brightly lit. Sitting alone on a bench on the shore, cross your legs and watch the night scene. A person listening to Eason Chan's songs, a person in a daze, watching the water flowing slowly on both sides of the Tuojiang River. Time also flows through my fingers like the water of Tuojiang River. This is a kind of enjoyment.

The legendary river demon in Baota town

On the day I left Phoenix, I got up very early, so I took Cui Cui with me to feel the morning in Phoenix. Go out at 6 o'clock in the morning, before dawn, just me and Cui Cui. When we went out, there was no one outside. Two people were walking in the street, playing music. This is a good feeling. Slowly, the sun came out and there were more people.

We also met two pupils who were catching up on their homework. Seeing them like this, I also remembered the scene of copying homework when I was a child. Time flies too fast.

If you come to Phoenix to play, I personally suggest playing for two days. It is a small ancient city with serious commercialization, but as long as you come here, you will find the beauty you want.

Back to the topic, it is actually very simple for college students to travel. When they have no money, one is how to learn to increase their income, and the other is how to save money to travel. In fact, I think it is a good choice for college students to travel in poverty, which can not only see the scenery they want, but also save some money. For example, taking a hard seat by train, staying in a youth hostel, and so on, all kinds of ways to save money. When you look back one day, when you have money, these ways will make you unforgettable, because they contain youth and courage, and more importantly, there are your beautiful memories here.