How I did it: After I graduated high school I worked non-stop all summer to save up enough money to get an apartment, go to school, and live off of for a while (if i didn't find a job). good times! Try to stock up on furniture and dishes and everything you need. It can get expensive to buy it all at once.

Lessons & tips: If you are going to have a room mate, make sure they are dependable... Even friends will flake out on you sometimes. :-( Try to find a job ASAP if you have no source of income.  

Resources: Summer job, determination, craigslist for free stuff in your area!

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Dec 22, 2008, 09:16AM PST | 0 comments | 3 cheers