How to Survive College | Michael Amalfitano

Jacob sits down with Michael Amalfitano and talks with him about how he got through college debt-free. They discuss simple things to do to make money and how to invest.Santa Barbara, CA Yearly Weather averagesUC Santa BarbaraMaking Money on the sideRecycling bottles and cans for $0.05-0.10REI - Used Gear SalesGoProEbayMacBook ProReinvest money into bigger and better opportunities.Using time wisely: Instead of watching TV or sitting around, do something productive! Getting through collegeScholarships! Michael applied to 30+ scholarships and got 8. Scholarships are FREE money! The invested time is worth it.Don’t just apply during high school. You can continue to apply for scholarships throughout school.Working part-time at college. Find a job that will give you a paycheck and more! Apple Campus Rep ProgramTime organization and prioritization. InvestingYou don’t have to wait till you’re rich to invest. Invest what you can when you can. Invest when the stocks are lower. Invest in industries you’re informed about. IPOs are unstable. New York Mortgage TrustRobinhood - app for investing - FREE STOCK!Learn about personal FinanceIf you’re in college and have the opportunity to take a personal finance class, TAKE ONE! It’s time well spent. If you are not in college, there are lots of personal finance resources. Invest some time into learning basic personal finance information. College Degree: Is it worth it?It depends on the major and field.Some degrees are in high demand and you’ll learn great marketable skills.College is more than just the degree though. You learn a lot and meet a lot of people. Contact [email protected] Links:Jacob’s WebsiteJacob’s LinkedInJacob's Twitter: @jacob_m_harmonKalob Links:Kalob’s LinkedInSuccessQuest Links:WebsiteBlogFacebookLinkedInTwitter: @MySuccessQuestEmail: [email protected]