<prompt> Human: Let me start off by saying my family takes a very very heavy toll on me every day I live with them. Besides the fact their extreme muslims and I am the exact opposite although they dont know that, shoutout to rexmuslim, they are also very abusive. But thats not what Im here to discuss.I am in my second year of university with only 1 job that makes me about 250-300month. I currently only have 200 saved because Ive been trying to pay things for myself phone bills, gas, etc but it very quickly seems impossible. My priority right now is to find my own place, and I will do anything for that. So before I take my first step into the unkown I would like to gather as much information as I can from this amazing sub.Questions on my mind: How much money should I save up before I make the move? Can I realistically even move out since im most likely going to need a second job, all while working on my 4 years of undergrad?How much money should be coming in monthly or weekly for me to be able to sustain living on my own?Should I open up any credit cards or is that bad for my credit score? I have absolutely no knowledge on credit cards.How should I, if at all, approach loans?And finally, is there anything else I need to know before I change my life for the better?Side note- I have my tuition being paid completely through financial aid so there shouldnt be any debt by the end of the 4 years.I am very very grateful for all the support Im receiving, i cant thank all of you enough. I can guarantee everything Ive read will be taken into consideration. I tremendously appreciate all of you taking the take the time out of your days to send your thoughts my way.  <response>: In a similar boat as you and heres what Ive done. Secured a job making 700 biweekly as a clerk in a hospital. Got a roomshare for 400 everything included, I pay my own car payment, insurance, and phone. I break even but Im able to pick up over time to give me savings.What I would do is look for a better job. Hospitals are great since you can work night shifthigher pay than day shift and go to class when you get off. If not look for a temp job agency. They have a lot of weekend only jobs usually and its an easy way to get trained to make more money.Network with friends and local sites for places to stay for cheap. 