$ Getting the Most For Your Dollar $

Mackenzie Sammis, international studies sophomore, and Molly Brown, public relations sophomore, are taking advantage of what their university has to offer in terms of campus organizations and free resources.

With the realization that there is nothing much they can do to stop the rising expense of college finances, they see the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities and resources they are offered at their university.

“While campus organizations sometimes cost money, the overall benefit is worth it in terms of friendships you can make and the experiences both socially and professionally you can have,” said Brown. “We need to take advantage of the opportunities we are given while we still can as students here at OU.”

Sammis has learned the importance of utilizing free campus resources like the writing center, library, and tutoring. As a teaching assistant for Gateway for College Learning and Strategies for Success, Sammis has passed on to her students the importance of using these free resources.

“We dedicate a whole class day to encouraging students to get involved in campus organizations,” said Sammis. “We also make sure that they are aware of the free resources on campus like the writing center and tutoring and take them on a tour of the library so that they can familiarize themselves with the hundreds of resources offered there.”

Both Brown and Sammis said that with college finances just becoming more expensive students like them need to lean to make the most of their college experience while they can.

“You are already paying for a bunch of hidden fees when you pay for tuition,” Brown said. “The smart thing to do is to take advantage of the resources and opportunities you have and make the most out of your dollars spent.”