62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

Most of us have spent some time studying at a uni or a college. And while a fraction of students are fancy enough to be living outside the campus, for the rest of us it’s dorms and shared living spaces. Now, student life and being broke are basically synonyms, but not having any money might not be the worst thing at this stage of young life. Limited resources awaken creative ideas and these smart college students are here to prove it.

From engineered kitchenware to inventive cooking techniques these smart people do not let the college life lower the quality of their daily lives! DIY projects can save you a lot of money, and this list of economical solutions to everyday problems and dorm room ideas is a perfect example. Whether you’re a student or just trying to cut back on expenses, this life hack list will inspire you to think outside the box. Have you ever solved a problem in an ingenious DIY way? Share your pictures below, or vote on your favorite!

#1 College

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#2 Blizzard + Ingenuity = Win

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#3 So My Son Fixed Our Shower

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#4 I Found The Other Phone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#5 My Friends Went To College

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#6 Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#7 Sorry, We Do Not Have A Microwave Available To Guests

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#8 I’m Not Buying Socks For Another 5 Years

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#9 Quick And Easy Way To Make Noodles For All You College Students

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#10 Went To Visit My Son In College. This Is His Porch Furniture

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#11 DIY Genius

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#12 I’m A Practical Grill

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#13 I May Have Crossed The Line Between Lifehack And Lazy

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#14 As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#15 Couch Fix

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#16 Bachelor Level: Engineer

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#17 You Might Be A Redneck If…

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#18 Intuition Level: Broke College Students

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#19 Living Situation: Broke College Student

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#20 The College Student Struggle Is Real

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#21 Being Resourceful

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#22 Pretty Clever

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#23 Fire Extinguisher

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#24 Some Say It’s Redneck, I Say It’s Goddamn Genius

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#25 Parked My Car And Got Out, Then Saw This. Seems Safe To Me

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#26 College In A Nutshell

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#27 Cooking Eggs In The Coffee Pot

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#28 Didn’t Have Candles, Had Matches Tho

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#29 You Gotta Be Resourceful To Survive College

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#30 You Might Be A Redneck, If…

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#31 The Student Loans Ran Out – Can’t Wait Another Semester For A Second Bookshelf.

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#32 College Edition: When One Is Without A Dustpan, A Modified Pizza Box Will Work Fine

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#33 Brilliant Idea

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#34 My Neighbors Are Testing A New Cash Flow Alternative

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#35 When You Don’t Have Speakers

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#36 Cooking Level: Broke But Creative

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#37 My Razor Broke About 5 Days Ago

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#38 DIY Hot Tub

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#39 Luke’s Pool

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#40 Lawnmower + Washing Machine Drum = Perfect Fireplace

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#41 My Dad’s Solution When His Iron Stopped Working

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#42 Desperate Times Calls For Desperate Measures

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#43 Dorm Room Hot Tub

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#44 As A College Student, You Learn To Be Resourceful. Especially When You Don’t Have A Microwave

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#45 Popcorn Fire Alarm

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#46 Toilet Paper Of A Broke College Student

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#47 When You Don’t Have Enough Money For Christmas Tree, You Can Create One From Your Hair

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#48 Never Had A Toaster During Uni .. No Problem !

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#49 This Might Work, When You Don’t Have A Candlestick

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#50 As A Broke College Student, I Make Do With What I’ve Got

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#51 Smashed Potatos With Beer Bottle

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#52 Lol

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#53 Glass Of Cockatil. Very Economy!

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#54 Van Plus Free Bricks = Bbq Oven

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#55 High-Class Wine Glasses

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#56 They Say College Students Have To Be Pretty Resourceful To Survive. I Think This Guy Nailed It

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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#57 Van Plus Free Bricks = Bbq Oven

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#58 Broken Plate? Not When You Have Duct Tape

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

#59 Instead Of Wasting Cans, I’m Putting Them To Use

62 Times Broke College Students Proved They’re The Smartest People Ever

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