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STARTING UNIVERSITY & FINISHING A CLASS *super* EARLY
The day had arrived! I wasn't exactly past community college yet... still had Calculus lll to take there, but I was ready to begin my...
karasquest
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Entire 1st Year of University... Paid For!
FINALLY... the semester was paid for, and ready to begin. ...and of course (because I'm, like, an overconscientious person), I wanted to...
karasquest
Oct 6, 20202 min read
Can Christians Really, Truly Talk About Politics IN LOVE?
(FYI, I won't be sharing any of my political views in this blog, in case you were wondering whether you should read on. I'm just...
karasquest
Sep 1, 20204 min read
FIGHTING the Financial Aid Office
I wanted that money... BRING IT ON. Last blog I discussed how I had received work study for my first year at a 4-year university, then my...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20203 min read
I Got Paid For Doing My Homework (...and You Can Too!)
Scholarships and grants are given, loans must be repaid, but work study is a whole different animal. Sometimes it's not worth it, but...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20203 min read
I Was Awarded More Money Than I Needed For School
I paid for my first year at a large university with scholarships, grants, cash, and leftover education award $$ from an internship with...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20201 min read
Hacks to FINISH a College Class EARLY!
I finished a 14-week class in 3 weeks, thanks to batching, online homework, and a student job in which I could do homework while I...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20203 min read
Wishing For Worse Grades in College: Confessions of a Recovering Over-Achiever
I would have been fine, better even (sometimes), if I had gotten worse grades in college. Just take it from me, a girl who graduated...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20203 min read
Self-Employment is Like Swiss Cheese
The more holes there are, the less cheese... and only you have to eat it. The cheese is your work, while the holes are the extra things...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20202 min read
I USED THE PELL GRANT FOR GAS MONEY
The funny thing about college is, there seems to rarely be a break in planning for future classes and future funds, to just enjoy the...
karasquest
Jul 14, 20203 min read
On Writing Motivation
My Monday writing musings, with little editing. Enjoy(: Going into 4 hours of writing work today. Wasn't ready for it. Closing my eyes...
karasquest
Jul 14, 20202 min read
I SURVIVED SUMMER SCHOOL.
Ok so I had my major/minor plans and the university planned. Now, how to pay for it all, plus summer school? The amazing thing is that my...
karasquest
Jul 14, 20202 min read
Deciding on a University!
How long is one "supposed" to be at a community college? Because I was at mine, on and off, or 5 years! I really, honestly, didn’t think...
karasquest
Jul 13, 20202 min read
Thoughts On Deciding A College Major
A repeating point of struggle in my life for the longest time was WHAT TO MAJOR IN IN COLLEGE. Even though I knew that I could take my...
karasquest
Jul 13, 20203 min read
I'll write whatever I feel like! (Gosh!)
I am giddy with excitement. I cannot believe this day has finally come! I'm home alone, and I can actually write whatever I feel like...
karasquest
Jul 9, 20203 min read
How to Leverage Honor Society Scholarships!!
So you've been invited to join an honor society at your high school or college? Does the notoriety draw you in? Resume building or...
karasquest
Jun 4, 20202 min read
The NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Paid for (Some) of My College!!
Despite my enjoyable, full college experience, I was feeling the pressure of deciding on a next step. It felt time for me to declare a...
karasquest
May 4, 20202 min read
“Kara’s Quest” for Debt-Free Living (Interview)
I'm daydreaming about how I will teach my kids about money... my imaginary kids that I don't have yet, that is! Yeah, I'm a finance nerd....
karasquest
Apr 7, 20204 min read
How I Got Free Textbooks!
I had heard of renting cheap textbooks, but not getting them for free! Read on to learn how I got a scholarship specifically for...
karasquest
Mar 11, 20202 min read
Humanities, Degrees, & Scholarships, OH MY!!
I kinda felt like I was shopping for the best college deal (much like these cute hats we found)... and to continue the analogy, credit...
karasquest
Mar 5, 20203 min read
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