Gas, Food or Books???

Is it just me, whom finds it difficult to afford most of the everyday necessities? There is no secret that the price of gas and groceries are on the rise; we hear the stories everyday during our local news and in newspapers. What is failed to be mentioned is how the college generation is coping with the increase of prices on nearly everything. Does the government not realize, most students dropout of college because they do not have the money to support themselves? How can we afford school supplies, tuition, books and housing when the cost of our needs are going up and the pay at our part-time or full-time jobs remains at minimum wage or just above. Just recently, fall semester started back and I was torn between buying a few books and having money to survive until the next pay check. I fill up the tank in my car at least every four days and it takes about $55.00, depending on price per gallon, for the needle to get on full. I spend about $20 daily on food, not to mention the money spent on toiletries and other miscellaneous expenses throughout the week. How can we students maintain our grades when we have to sacrifice our books for food and gas? Some student get refunds from financial aid but for those of you that don't, I feel your pain.

Question of the Day:
What are you doing to save money and how are you dealing with the price inflations at your local gas stations and grocery stores?