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Okay mans listen up! Living a good life in the city doesn\u2019t have to be expensive! Does it require a little more effort and stepping out of your comfort zone? Yes. But it\u2019s a lifestyle worth exploring, especially because it keeps money in your pocket to spend on that one big thing you\u2019ve been dreaming about AND nobody can even tell you\u2019re cheap. Issa win-win if you’re a broke student in the 6ix.<\/p>\n

1. I have to start off with the best, Curry Kitchen.<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s an Indian restaurant but the heat levels allow everyone to enjoy the food. The portions are big and you can easily have some leftover. My go-to is the chicken biryani which is only $5!! No tax, if you pay with cash! It\u2019s so good, I could gush about it forever. Plus it\u2019s literally less than a 5 min walk from Ryerson and it\u2019s halal so get moving!<\/p>\n

2. I don\u2019t know about you guys but I\u2019ve been wanting to join self-defense and dance classes for ages.<\/h2>\n

Fortunately, the Sony Center for the Performing Arts offers those for free! And there are loads of different classes at different times so you can always squeeze one in somewhere. Studies show that this stuff is good and helps you do well on exams too so get up, get that booty into shape, and have some fun! More details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. If you wanna be healthy but not spend $100 every week for those vegetables that you can barely get down anyways, don\u2019t go to places like Loblaws and Sobeys fam!<\/h2>\n

Give your wallet a break and those legs and lungs some movement. Grab $20, walk down to Spadina and Queen St W and get everything you need from the Chinese markets. There are also some up on Gerrard St a few blocks before Gerrard Square if that\u2019s closer. But I\u2019m not kidding, it\u2019s so worth it. That pack of strawberries you just got on sale for $2.50? Yeah I got two of those and saved $0.50 at those amazing Chinese stores. Now that’s a good deal.<\/p>\n

4. The city is a treasure chest of locations for that Instagram account you\u2019ve struggled to maintain.<\/h2>\n

Every part of downtown is different, walk around and you are guaranteed to run into a stunning mural at some point. And it\u2019s spring now so the blossoming trees and plants are everywhere. Get creative!<\/p>\n

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5. There are so many free things on your birthday to try that it\u2019ll be impossible to have a bad one.<\/h2>\n

Get a free breakfast at Denny\u2019s, pick up a gift from Sephora, grab a pastry or dessert from Panera Bread, or a dessert that looks like $50 bucks from Boston Pizza. You don\u2019t even have to have friends for these things. Spoil yourself, you deserve it!<\/p>\n

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6. Constantly check Eventbrite for free events.<\/h2>\n

There are loads and you can even get a free lunch or dinner for just showing up! And it looks like you\u2019re being social and being invited to do cool things on Snapchat. You might learn some new things, make some cool friends or meet a sugar daddy! Who knows! Some give really good goodie bags too!<\/p>\n

7. The hotdog stands!<\/h2>\n

They\u2019re everywhere, especially near UofT and they give good quantities. Perfect if you\u2019re super broke. Not the healthiest but let\u2019s be real, after those exams you want to look forward to a serving of warm, thick and crunchy fries not kale salad.<\/p>\n

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8. Invest in a bike.<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s fast and the cheapest form of transportation. You also get to explore the city more freely. That Presto balance can add up quickly so save it for the brutal winters!<\/p>\n

9. Clothing in the city is usually overpriced.<\/h2>\n

Either wait for the big sales or do your shopping at home and bring it with you. If you live in the city, plan a day to go out with your friends to the suburbs and do all your shopping there<\/p>\n

10. Lastly, participate in some research studies.<\/h2>\n

They usually don\u2019t take long and as a broke student, every dollar counts. Spend an hour or two and earn an extra $20, it\u2019s time well spent and you\u2019re contributing to science.<\/p>\n

What are some other things every broke student in the 6ix needs to know? Share in the comments below!<\/h5>\n
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