A professor's worst nightmare - students logging into Facebook or online shopping during lecture. We see it everyday. Next time you're in the library, chances are that a few people in eyesight are busy taking care of their next wardrobes or home entertainment systems, all from the comforts of good 'ole Club Clem.
Online shopping has become a favorite pastime for many who are bored or procrastinating. But what happens when you stop "window shopping" and actually start hitting the "checkout" button a little too frequently?
Most students have set up some kind of budget for themselves, and if you haven't, it's a smart thing to do. Documenting what you spend and where you spend it in something as simple as an Excel spreadsheet allows you to better gauge whether you're entering the dangerous world of shopaholics. When you visually see the breakdown of where your money is going, you might be more likely to curb impulsive buys.
For those that feel they have control of their finances but still have some extra spending money they wouldn't mind putting toward something special, it's important to remember that smart shopping can never hurt. Smart shoppers end up with more in their cart for less money.
Charlottesville provides a lot of great opportunities to exercise this budget-worthy savvy.
If impulsive online-clothes shopping is your thing:
You probably enjoy the thrill of opening that FedEx box full of new items and rush to try them on. Why not grab a few friends and head to the local Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' rummage store located on Preston Avenue? Clothes are gently used and organized by size on racks. Not only will you have fun with your friends hunting for a new addition to your closet but you also will inadvertently be helping save and recover abused animals.
If online electronics shopping is your thing:
You probably know that deals in this department are difficult to come by and that discounts are often made at the cost of quality. In such a case, you have two options: Risk it and confirm the order for that Amazon.com $30-dollar plasma TV
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