Delaney How, 19

University of British Columbia, commerce

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I ENJOY BEING in leadership positions, and I think a business degree can set me up for success. I chose UBC’s Sauder School of Business because it’s well regarded. It’s also the perfect distance from my family: I’m from Victoria, so I can go home easily, but I also get the adventure of living on campus in Vancouver.

My parents are covering my tuition and living costs for four years of university, which I’m grateful for. The summer before first year, I worked as a babysitter for $20 an hour to earn some spending money. I made about $1,000. Next year, I’m hoping to become a residence adviser to earn an income and have on-campus housing. I'll need it: housing in Vancouver is expensive and hard to come by.

Housing: $1,150

I live in a single room in residence. There are communal bathrooms. Sometimes there are issues with cleanliness, but I don’t mind since my building is cheaper than some of the others. It’s been nice to make connections with people on my floor. My closest friends are the girls across the hall.

Food: $956.26