Alright, you didn't hear it from anybody at SIFE SMU, but here's a secret: you don't need cable. Most networks post their shows online shortly after they air, either for free or for as low as 99 cents, so if you're already paying for internet, make it pull double-duty as your cable box too! Note: there are other, less legal ways of acquiring said television shows, but one of ACE's founding principles is that ethical business practices are essential for long-term success.

Students like food. Students like hanging out with friends. How can you bring these two things together? A potluck. Yes, that noble tradition your grandmother always seemed to be baking for. Get some friends together, have them each bring an item of food, and presto! Not only do you have a great meal for cheap, but you have great people to eat it with too. Enjoy!

The members of SIIFE SMU are always concerned with their work-life balance. Mostly, we think that work is life, and that that balances just fine. But that might not be the healthiest approach. Think of your grocery shopping like a workout routine - focus on the core, but don't be afraid to try something exotic now and then. Keep a shopping list so you don't get distracted, and try to buy local produce where available.