Gas Prices and Milk are both 4 dollars a gallon??

I've mentioned before that gas prices are going up, but what I didn't mention is how this affects your daily life. From food to travel, gas has altered prices on regular commodities. Even though most college students are currently earning money in summer jobs, none of us cannot afford to spend an exorbitant amount of money on things we use daily. Here are some ways to cut down on your daily spending.


Food: Prices for fruits and vegetables that are in season are going up because of the rise of costs in transportation. If you want to buy those succulent strawberries before they become 5 dollars (which usually happens when they aren't in season), buy fruits from the local farmer's market or grocery store in town. This way, you aren't paying for the hidden expenses.

Travel: Traveling this summer has proved to be more expensive than in the past. Gas prices are averaging about 4 dollars a gallon.
By Plane: Don't travel on the weekends or mornings, because the ticket prices are more expensive. Instead try finding a plane late at night or before the weekend starts.
By Car: Carpool with co-workers or ride the local bus or train (Athens Transit, MARTA). Although you may encounter some people (link to the girl on MARTA), it is a relatively safe and cheap way to get to and from work. Using these alternative methods of transportation also helps out the environment with the reduction of air pollution.