English 200 – 06 April 7, 2008 “The Economics of Graduating in Four Years” Most students face problems with spending their money on temptations that are all around us. Fast food places like Wendy’s, Burger King, Subway, and even Dairy Queen always tempt us togo eat there instead of eating at Hurley Dining Hall. Getting the latest in cell phone technology is something that all students at college also face. Buying the newest in cell phones is not the smartest thing to do when you are paying for college as well as loans and even insurance. New phones these days can cost about 250 dollars along with a plan which might cost about 100 dollars a month. So trying to cut down on buying fast food or the latest technology can save money and maybe be put towards college or books. Saving money and putting it in the bank is the smartest idea because you are making interest and also saving it by not spending it all on junk. Every year we are starting to see schools tuition going up as well as room and board, books and school supplies. Minimizing the cost of attending school is something every student and parentsthinks about. By taking away some of the classes we don’t need such as some of the required courses by the school could help minimize the cost of school and also increase the chances of graduating in four years as well as maybe even getting out in three. As a business major I feel that it is ridiculous to take such required courses as art, biology and history. These courses are a waste of time and money. Paying off college is something that is hard for all of us students. Taking out loans, applying for FAFSA, as well as paying car and health insurance are all things that we have to think about when going to college. Also as an upperclassman we now have our cars on campus which means gas money to and from school, and also to and from work. Many students face debt when in college and struggle to pay it back when finished with college. Minimizing college debt is hard...