'Off the Books': How to be a Broke College Student in Boston

Emily and Kyleigh embrace the reality of student budgeting with humor, honesty, and a lot of personality.

The newest episode of the University’s student-driven podcast “Off the Books” dives into what it really means to be a “Baddie on a Budget” in Boston, where co-hosts Emily Obuseh, Health Psychology/Occupational Therapy ’28, and Kyleigh Hill, Diagnostic Medical Sonography ’28, balance big personality with even bigger student expenses.

From accidental Amazon splurges and returning packages in a panic to tiny wins like café catch-ups with friends, Episode 4 opens with relatable chaos and honest confessions about money mishaps, student life, and learning to recover financially without losing your mind. The hosts quickly set the tone: being broke is normal, being stylish is optional—but finding joy in free or low-cost living is essential.

Fanny Fellevik, digital content manager in Marketing and Communications, manages and produces the podcast, with first-year nursing student Cristian Garcia helping out with editing and co-production.

You can catch “Off the Books” episodes on Spotify and YouTube.