<prompt> Human: Long story short, my parents can no longer provide the financial support they have previously given me. I have lived my entire life in a middle-class family and have never worried about financial concerns. For the first time, I am going to have to get a job and live frugally. I was wondering what advice you guys here at rpersonalfinance would have for a 20 year old, 4.0 university junior who has to be financially independent. I have tuition and housing covered for, but no money for absolutely anything else. Thank you.Assistant: Get a part-time job, and dont eat out. Save as much as you. The good news is that you are COMPLETELY in control of your financial gains.Human: The biggest issue for me is food. I dont remember the last time I had food that was cooked and not bought.  <response>: thats where you start then. You need to start buying food to make at home. Starting form the simple things and reducing the amount of take-out. 