Sometimes when you're young and poor, paying for quality stuff is something that doesn't really cross your mind. There's a lot of own brand products lying around your apartment, which you share with 8 other students. There are a few cases in which you need to look at the big picture, take the hit and go for quality over anything else... You won't regret it.
A Good Hair Cut
They say it's the hair that makes a person, well I say that anyway, but the hair on your head is the key to a sophisticated look. We're not in the 80's anymore, so a bad hairstyle won't get you where you need to be going.
A Meal You’ll Never Forget
Eating a great meal prepared by a world-class chef is a sensory delight everyone should experience. Quality ingredients and culinary talent are luxuries you can’t skimp on. Beans on toast is great and all but going out for a Sunday meal with your mates is fun you shouldn't miss.
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A Good Quality Razor
We know you don’t always want to part with your cash, but let’s be honest; your face is the money maker so it wouldn't make sense to use cheap products. The Gillette Mach 3 Turbo gives you three weeks out of one blade and unlike other cheaper products, it won’t hack your face up. Girls don’t like guys with a face that looks like it has been through the meat grinder. So make a smart investment here.
A Comfy Mattress
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A good mattress will last longer than a cheap buy. It will also improve your posture and back health while giving you a higher quality of rest. This is one piece of furniture you definitely shouldn’t “salvage” from the street. Trust me, I once actually took a mattress from the street during my J1, haven't slept the same since.
A Stylish Coat
A quality coat will last for a long time and keep you warm and stylish. Because let's face it, in Ireland buying a coat is probably one of the more sane things you can do. A coat that's four times as expensive will last more than four times as long as the cheap stuff.
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Toilet Paper
Let’s be honest: It’s totally worth the extra cash to buy a roll that’s doesn't feel like cardboard...
A Bike Lock
Let's face it, most college students aren't heading into campus in cars, so it's more than likely you're going to own a bike, but a cheap bike lock is too easy for thieves to break. It’s worth paying that little bit more so as you don't end up buying 3 bikes in your first semester alone.
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A Decent Pair Of Shoes
Whether you like it or not, people judge, and one of the most common things they'll judge you on is your shoes. This might be a good Christmas or Birthday present investment, a good pair of boots will go a long way. In the most literal sense.
And finally...
A Good Girlfriend
Sometimes the short term fix seems like the answer. She's hot, she likes drinking, she's great in bed... but long term, she's a complete nightmare. Invest your time in the girl that you laugh with, that's independent and smart because when it comes to ladies, it's definitely quality over quantity.
