<prompt> Human: Im currently finishing up my 3rd year of high school, so theres about a year left until I go to college. I love my family, but its big and Im currently watching my older sister, who is home from college for the summer, have limited freedom because she still relies on my parents for most, if not all, expenses. I really dont want to be stuck in that situation, and am hoping to be living independently of my parents as soon as possible.The school I plan on attending is close, and Im fairly sure that Ill get a decent scholarship, if not a full ride, so Im not too worried about student loans. Id live on campus for at least the first school year, so its really just the summers between school years and once I decide to live off campus that Im worried about. What are the things I need to save for to live mostly independently, and is there an estimate on how much will they cost me monthly? I recently got a job waitressing at a family restaurant, and plan to continue that through the school year. Ive been setting aside and saving about half of all my tips to save, but Im now realizing that I should probably be saving more. Should I get a second job this summer, is that practical for what I want to do?Im sorry that I dont know much about this, which is why Im asking here first. I dont really want to bring it up with my parents yet, in case they are hurt by me wanting to not live with them all throughout college. Are there any apps that would help me budget this sort of thing? Thank you so much  <response>: I was cut off when I went to college, here are some tips of things I learned or that helped me.Put aside as much as you can now while expenses are low. You may need it at times.Treat credit cards as real money. Only use it if you have the real dollars to spend, do not use it as a way to make payments when short on cash unless you need to.Buy whatever you can second hand. ESPECIALLY TEXT BOOKS!Create a budget and stick to it. Make sure to include some fun money.Your friends may want to go out, learn that you dont HAVE to buy something. Eat before going out a get water or something small. Also saying no once in awhile is totally ok.Learn to cook, making food at home is much cheaper.Get food stamps. 