Tell us about your most creative—or unhinged—savings hack as a student
How far did you go to save a buck during your UBC days? Share your most memorable money-saving hacks by January 4, 2026, and your story could be featured in UBC Magazine.
Remember those ramen-fuelled years when every penny counted? Maybe you stretched a meal plan in ways that defied science, furnished your apartment entirely from “free” piles, or found a way to make your coffee habit pay for itself. We want to hear your most creative—or downright unhinged—savings hacks from your student days.
Tell us about the schemes, shortcuts, and small victories that helped you stay afloat (and maybe even have a little fun) on a student budget—and your story could be featured in UBC Magazine!
Submit your response using the form below by January 4, 2026, and we’ll feature a selection of reader stories in an upcoming article.
If your response is selected, your name, degree, and graduation year will be published (e.g. Jane Doe, BA'12), unless you indicate that you wish to remain anonymous. Responses may be edited for clarity and length.
