The stereotype of the starving college student is alive and well, despite the fact that most students arrive on campus with iPods, cellphones, and laptops, just for starters. Nonetheless, when your primary “job” is going to school, you generally encounter financial pressures. Some students may be struggling with day care or lack of family support. Use the information here as a resource to help you get started when you're picking roommates, signing a lease, buying a car, or considering studying abroad.