I like living in my own place. Unfortunately I can't find any rooms for rent that allow pets AND are affordable near school so it's pretty much like dorming except less expensive and more freedom.

I...am awful at getting grants. I don't really stand out. But since I left the dorms my bill was a total of $300 after federal loans.

Eh I mean I'm trying to apply to more. I got two more down today. My job lets me sit around and use my computer which is nice.