It’s Wellness Wednesday featuring…. Financial Wellness!
Food for thought: “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.”– Dave Ramsey, Financial Author and Motivational Speaker
It’s no secret that many college students struggle with budgeting and managing all of the financial demands that come with being officially out on their own. Now, let’s break this down a bit shall we? After accounting for the basic necessities such as food, rent and utilities that often leaves ….. NO MONEY for social spending! If this situation describes your life, know that you are not alone. Thousands of students have the same troubles of living pay check to pay check with no spending flexibility without compromising one of the basic necessities.
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The good news is that Student Life’s Ohio Union provides a number of resources available to students that could help alleviate some of the financial burdens college students experience. Often times students take for granted the amazing opportunities that come with being a student. The purpose of this post is to offer these resources and encourage students to be more conscious of their spending habits. Listed below are the top 5 Ohio Union resources to help students with your budget.
1. The Resource Room
Available to all Ohio State students and student organizations, the Resource Room is available for students to print, create posters, purchase balloons, make buttons and much more … all at a discounted rate! Students also have access to butcher paper, markers, rubber bands, letter Cut-Outs, sidewalk chalk, paper folding machine, video editing software, design of business cards, paper cutter and faxing and scanning machines. They even have sporting balls and board games available for temporary rental. Why spend money on purchasing these things when you can rent them for super cheap or even FREE? Find out more information at www.ohiounion.osu.edu/get_involved/student_organizations/resourceroom
2. Off Campus & Commuter Student Engagement/Neighborhood Services and Collaboration
Many aren’t aware of the wonder things these offices have to offer. Some of the free services and products available to off campus and commuter students include free safety alarms, light timers, window locks, and a housing excellence program. If you would like to find our more on how to access these services, visit www.offcampus.osu.edu/
3. Financial Seminars
Located within the Ohio Union, US Bank has created a way to further educate students about topics surrounding financial stability with seminars about Financial Wellness! Topics will include budgeting, credit card basics, savings, finances during study abroad and identity theft protection. For more information, stop by the branch location within the Ohio Union (located on the first floor near The Ohio State University Bookstore). Huntington Bank also offers assistance and exclusive offers for all Ohio State University students, faculty and staff. The Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership & Service will again host a Wellness Wednesday event today featuring Financial Wellness. See previous post, available here, for more information on Wellness Wednesdays.
4. The Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB)
As the Ohio Union’s student programming board, OUAB has the mission of providing diverse programs and events that are educational, entertaining and thought provoking for the Ohio State student body. By staying connected with OUAB, you can always find a FREE upcoming event to get involved in. OUAB specializes in bringing a variety entertainment to campus through their numerous committees focusing on Comedy, Lectures, Concerts, Visual and Fine Arts and much more. During this semester alone, OUAB has featured events with Pentatonix, James Franco, weekly movie premieres, cooking classes, a hip-hop hypnosis, Judy Smith and Chance the Rapper. What better way to engage in social activities then to attend free events that spark your interest? To find out more about upcoming events, check out www.ouab.osu.edu or follow their social media pages (@ouab).
5. Discount Tickets available at the Ohio Union Information Desk
With a student budget in mind, Student Life’s Discount Ticket Program (D-Tix) offers tickets year round to Columbus-area shows, museums, concerts, sporting events, comedy clubs and other local attractions at an exclusive rate. D-Tix is funded by the student activity fee and available to current Ohio State undergraduate, graduate and professional students. This program encourages students to get involved and explore everything Columbus has to offer. More information can be found at www.ohiounion.osu.edu/things_to_do/dtix
