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8 Budgeting Tips That Add Up!

With the cost of living continuing to rise, it can be difficult to save money, especially as a student. But even between buying textbooks and groceries, paying tuition, and paying off student loans, it’s possible to create a budget and live within your means! 

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Good Eats for Cheap: How to Meal Prep the Whole Week for $50

Just because you’re living the student life doesn’t mean you have to persist on the age-old stereotypes of microwave ramen and Kraft Dinner for every meal (despite how delicious those options may be in moderation).

With only $50 a week (prior to tax), here’s how you can make meals for the week without declaring bankruptcy.

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Residence Recipes

With classes, projects, extracurriculars, and making time for friends and hobbies, finding the time (and energy) to make nutritious and affordable meals or recipes can be difficult. We’ve put together a few breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas for you, plus a …

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How to Make the Most of Your SAMRU Membership

Are you a credit student at Mount Royal? Well, congrats! You’re officially a member of the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU)!

However, there’s more to your membership than that sweet sense of camaraderie being amongst your peers. There are numerous perks in the palm of your hand (and around campus)! So whether you’re entering your first semester or beginning your final year, here is how to make the most out of your SAMRU membership.

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Your In-Depth Guide to Finding a Summer Job

Hoping to find an internship or job for the summer, but wondering where to start? We’ve put together some tips for applying to jobs, building your resume, and where to find jobs that you’re interested in applying for! Tips for the Job …

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Tips to Boost Your Mood on Blue Monday

Today is Blue Monday, which is known as the gloomiest day of the year. The day was coined in 2005 by a travel company as a marketing tactic. Their goal was to inspire people to go on adventures and participate in new …

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8 Budgeting Tips That Add Up!

With the cost of living continuing to rise, it can be difficult to save money, especially as a student. But even between buying textbooks and groceries, paying tuition, and paying off student loans, it’s possible to create a budget and live within your means!