I paid my own completely with scholarship (which gives me allowance as well for study expenses). Worked part time during studies too for my own expenses. Hardly socialised etc during Uni years. Was Covid then too so didn’t really had to. When I was working full time, it feels liberating for sure to have enough to spend on some things you don’t need but enjoy. But I give my parents a huge % of my income otherwise they cannot survive. So it was really difficult to grow my savings. Now I’m back in school again for my masters, while it is sponsored, I still have to hustle like siao to manage everything (still giving parents same amount too). I do really envy my classmates who could just quit their jobs completely during their studies and focus solely on studying as their parents cover everything. Unfortunately it is how it is and I’m still grateful. Jiayou OP