As I was getting ready for the day, digging through my dirty clothes for something semi-clean to wear, I began to think about the important things I have learned about being, not just a college student, but a college student with no money (is there any other kind really?). As mundane and awful as that sounds, it really teaches you some important things that I will take with me for the rest of my life. Now I feel the need to share these things that I have learned with those who might be facing the same reality soon.
So, here are 7 important virtues I have learned whilst being in this broken, but educated, state:
1. Strength
Because you’d be surprised at the arm muscle it takes to squeeze out the last of the toothpaste.
2. Boldness
Because when your bank account doesn't agree with the amount of food in your pantry, it takes courage to venture into your roommate's pile of gold.
3. Generosity
Because you realize you’re the one buying the toilet paper now....and the dish washing liquid and detergent and gas and everything else that keeps your life in motion.
4. Hospitality
Because your apartment = free entertainment.
5. Warmth
Because running the AC means spending more of that money you don’t have.
6. Power
Because you realize the light given off from your computer is enough to sustain the darkness of your apartment, so no need to pay that extra money.
7. Truth
Because nearly every situation in life reminds you that you are the most free to do whatever you want yet have absolutely no money to do so.
