A smart student, Bill, devised a way to avoid paying high accommodation rent close to Berkeley University, so he opted for flightsInstead of living in San Franscico where accommodation is not affordable, he flew three times a week from Los AngelesNigerians who read the story of how Bill never missed any class by taking 238 flights said he cannot 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, Daily Mail reported.
Speaking with the media, the graduate revealed that he took 238 flights during his degree programme, which cost him $5,592.66 (N4,297,959.21).
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.
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.
When the news got to Twitter, below was what Nigerians had to say about it:
@UgooAgbams said:
“Are they trying to tell us that, flight ticket for 238 flight 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, Nigerian airlines would have frustrated him. He will miss 220/238 of the flights.”
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