Student Who Wanted To Save on Rent Spends R100k Flying to School: “This Makes Absolute Sense”

• A smart student, Bill, devised a way to avoid paying high accommodation rent close to Berkeley University, so he opted for flights
• Instead of living in San Francisco where accommodation is not affordable, he flew three times a week from Los Angeles
• Netizens who read the story of how Bill never missed any class by taking 238 flights said he could not try such in their country

A money-conscious man called Bill has shared how he took flights to Berkeley University three times a week during his master's degree so that he could save up on rent.

Having noticed that the rent in San Francisco was higher than what he was paying back in Los Angeles, he tried to avoid such expenses and opted for plane rides, USA Today reports.

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High rent in San Francisco calls for drastic measures

Speaking with the media, the graduate revealed that he took 238 flights during his degree programme, which cost him $5,592.66 (~R100 000).

Despite his unusual commute to school, Bill's story surprised people because he never missed classes. He added that despite his excitement about getting admission into the school, he didn't want to forgo his cheap LA apartment.

Bill never missed a class despite his crazy schedule

Even after ensuring his classes were arranged for three days a week, Bill stated that he still had to wake up at 3:30 am daily to meet up with classes. He most times got back home at midnight, Daily Mail reports.

When the news got to Twitter, below was what netizens had to say about it:

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@UgooAgbams said:

"Are they trying to tell us that, flight ticket for 238 flights is cheaper than house rent for the years of his studies? This doesn't look commendable."

FinPlanKaluAja1 said:

"Yes, thats what I am telling you. Google rent in Cali where his school is."

@damondezo said:

"In a system where everyone understands their job and does it to perfection, the opportunities are endless."

@JudeFeranmi said:

"The kind of competition in the aviation industry in the US is so crazy. This makes absolute sense."

@_spirit_coder said:

"Well, our airlines would have frustrated him. He will miss 220/238 of the flights."

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Source: Legit.ng