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62 Times Broke College Students Proved They're The Smartest People Ever
FunnySEP 9, 2015

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They're The Smartest People Ever

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Most of us have spent some time studying at a uni or a college. And while a fraction of students are fancy enough to be living outside the campus, for the rest of us it's dorms and shared living spaces. Now, student life and being broke are basically synonyms, but not having any money might not be the worst thing at this stage of young life. Limited resources awaken creative ideas and these smart college students are here to prove it.
From engineered kitchenware to inventive cooking techniques these smart people do not let the college life lower the quality of their daily lives! DIY projects can save you a lot of money, and this list of economical solutions to everyday problems and dorm room ideas is a perfect example. Whether you're a student or just trying to cut back on expenses, this life hack list will inspire you to think outside the box. Have you ever solved a problem in an ingenious DIY way? Share your pictures below, or vote on your favorite!

#1 College

College
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#2 Blizzard + Ingenuity = Win

Blizzard + Ingenuity = Win
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188points

#3 So My Son Fixed Our Shower

So My Son Fixed Our Shower
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#4 I Found The Other Phone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This

I Found The Other Phone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This
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177points

#5 My Friends Went To College

My Friends Went To College
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161points

#6 Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem
158points

#7 Sorry, We Do Not Have A Microwave Available To Guests

Sorry, We Do Not Have A Microwave Available To Guests
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154points

#8 I'm Not Buying Socks For Another 5 Years

I'm Not Buying Socks For Another 5 Years
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#9 Quick And Easy Way To Make Noodles For All You College Students

Quick And Easy Way To Make Noodles For All You College Students
140points

#10 Went To Visit My Son In College. This Is His Porch Furniture

Went To Visit My Son In College. This Is His Porch Furniture
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#11 DIY Genius

DIY Genius
113points

#12 I'm A Practical Grill

I'm A Practical Grill
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109points

#13 I May Have Crossed The Line Between Lifehack And Lazy

I May Have Crossed The Line Between Lifehack And Lazy
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106points

#14 As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups

As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups
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97points

#15 Couch Fix

Couch Fix
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96points

#16 Bachelor Level: Engineer

Bachelor Level: Engineer
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94points

#17 You Might Be A Redneck If...

You Might Be A Redneck If...
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#18 Intuition Level: Broke College Students

Intuition Level: Broke College Students
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84points

#19 Living Situation: Broke College Student

Living Situation: Broke College Student
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82points

#20 The College Student Struggle Is Real

The College Student Struggle Is Real
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