<prompt> Human: This is actually a really big deal for my family and I because we have been poor my entire life. I have always scrimped and saved and I still live life very carefully. My scholarship includes tuition, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and all other expenses so I no longer need to be so careful. This is an incredible opportunity for me, and I would love to know if there is any advice out there for how I can best take advantage of this award right from the get-go its a 4 year scholarship.My first thought was to buy a house or condo, but I dont even have enough money for a down payment. Also, I am in Southern California, so the prices are too high for a newbie like me.What should I do with the little money I have now less than 5,000 in savings? I will be generating a stipend from school and will have quite a lot left over every semester after everything is said and done. Should I be investing, buying something, doing anything specific? Like I said, I am already quite thrifty. Seeing as it is medical school, I also will not have much time to do trading, etc.Any general advice?  <response>: Dont blow it all on living. Live frugally. Continue your financial prudence. Bank what you dont spend.Because you have scholarship through med school, that puts you ahead of 80 of your class. But live within your means and save save save... so when you get out as a doctor or whatever, youre way ahead.When youre Dr. Pass_the_lolly, your classmates will be borrowing like no tomorrow to get that Lexus. Sure, after a few years theyll have paid it all off, but after only a few months of your debt-free Drs salary will get you that Lexus outright. Graduating medical school relatively debt free puts you automatically 5 years ahead financially speaking. 