[header] How to save money as a student [title] Avoid eating out. [step] Whether it's at fast food chains or upper-class restaurants, the cost of eating out is greater than that of cooking at home. [substeps] Limit eating out to special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. 
When you're eating out on a small budget, fast food is your best bet. Although it is less healthy than other options, you will get a lot more calories for each dollar you spend.