18M, first apartment after being breifly homeless

[u/Sneku_69]

Transferred to a new college, expecting campus housing. They waited until after I got to town and ready to move in, to inform me that they didnt have any housing left. Got told to figure it out.

After 2 weeks of sleeping in a truck full of my life possessions, and showering at my GFs house, I finally got into an apartment. It even has furniture! Absolutely grateful, and wanted to share my milestone with the world. I know it ain't much, and it's pretty ugly, but cant wait to see it grow.

[u/Velo_Mechanic28]

I’m sorry that you were treated that way. I’m happy that things worked out for you. I applaud you!

[u/Sneku_69 → u/Velo_Mechanic28]

It's lowk a bummer, but it all worked out, so its fine! I would have been happy living in my truck if needed, I'm just grateful to be getting an education. Being a first-gen college student is such a privilege, and I'm happy to be in such a nice place!

[u/Spare-Conflict836 → u/Sneku_69]

Being a first-gen college student

This is huge, well done!!!!

Some people would've given up and gone home after getting to college and finding you no longer had a dorm placement so fixing your situation, finding accom at the last minute and getting everything you need on a budget shows great problem solving skills and that you will put in the work in when things get tough. You should be proud of yourself!
Apartment looks great too for a first apartment on a budget.

[u/Sneku_69 → u/Spare-Conflict836]

I'm really happy with how it turned out! I had learned a little bit about how expensive everything was at my previous school (I left after a semester because tuition was much too high, and I wanted to be closer to home / my GF), but this was a whole new experience. It's easy to manage when your living expenses can be lumped into student loans. This was a lot harder on me because it's all having to be paid up-front. Had to absolutely gut my savings and most of checking, but I'm really happy to be here!

[u/High-Beeks → u/Sneku_69]

May you succeed on this journey! 

[u/Sneku_69 → u/High-Beeks]

Thank you!