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Re: First year experience? Loans, work, and balancing it all? - August 10th 2014, 10:14 AM

I found working to be a benefit to afford different things. I was able to afford going dog sledding and canoeing while in my first year of university. I would aim to work at least 15 hours a week personally. I also learned to ice skate during my first year.

Also, it is better not to get too much debt. Student loans you have to pay back eventually. Too many people depend on student loans to pay their way. Even if you saved some money for spending cash, it will be better long run.