Short Term SMART Goal: Move Out

By alexysbeadle

  • Step 1

    Step 1
    Research one bedroom apartments and find the better fitting one based on: looks, price, location

  • Step 2

    Step 2
    After researching, based on prices of apartments around here, I need to work and save money. Doesn't matter which one I've chosen yet, but I need to start saving money. (first and last months rent, security deposit, etc.)

  • Step 3

    Step 3
    Furniture! Apartments are unfurnished and I'm not sleeping on the floor. Research some cute/comfy/CHEAP (pls) furniture!

  • Step 4

    Step 4
    Take apartment tours! Go see the apartment before you decide you want to buy it.

  • Step 5

    Step 5
    Move in!
    S: Research apartments that fit my needs and budget
    M: Save my money from working a lot to pay for first and last month's rent and also the security deposit.
    A: Go furniture shopping and stay within the reasonable budget
    R: A lot of my freetime outside of school will be spent working, but it'll be worth it in the end because then I'll have the money I need to move out.
    T: In the next year, I'm moving into my own apartment