Thrifty Corner | Your guide to Atlanta life on a dime

As a college student, numerous hours are spent investigating the nightlife of whatever city or small town perhaps, your college dwells in. Georgia State students might not realize how lucky they are to have a city like Atlanta at their fingertips to take advantage of, or maybe they simply don't know how. A night out can get expensive, so here are some reminders and tips to keep the fun flowing but the money still in your pockets.

1. Cash only

Whenever there's a debit card in tow, it's easier to swipe, thus it's easier to spend money. Stick to the oldfashioned currency to ensure that you only spend what you have.

2. Taxi or Marta

Besides the obvious fact that it decreases the annoying probability that you'll be the designated driver, parking is costly. Most night spots in Atlanta hike up parking rates for events. So, buddy up and spare a few dollars towards a taxi or Marta ticket. It'll probably come out cheaper than a $15-$20 parking bill.

3. WWW

Take advantage of Internet sites like livingsocial and scoutmob. You'd be surprised at all of the deals that will sometimes cut your restaurant bill or ticket price in half. They're available via mobile app and are accepted at many spots around town from swanky venues to McDonalds. Most of them provide a discount for the entire table, so keep the cash only tip in mind.