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I was just discussing this in another thread, and wanted to see actual numbers. i just assumed that most people did not recieve financial aid from their parents to go to roo, but apparently this may not be the case. I'm in college and know a lot of people who go to fests but I don't really know anyone who's parents pay for their festies. A lot of my friends don't go to fests because they can't afford it.
So now im just curious.
Please only vote on your personal experience. i have nothing against anyone who is financially dependent on their parents or anything like that, im just curious. so feel free to vote honestly! thanks
Post by chicojuarz on Apr 18, 2008 11:41:39 GMT -5
I'm not voting b/c I didnt go to 'roo in college but if I had I would have paid for myself. Any show I went to came out of my pocket and so did almost the entirety of college.
I just got off the phone with Bonnaroo, securing my 2nd payment because the first time they put it through I didn't have the $$, because I'm a poor college student. And now I'll be cleaned out again after I pay my bills.
But, I still chose "My parents pay for some" because they do give me money every month for bills and groceries, in addition to the money I earn working, and I have been definitely eating more Ramen and less take-out so I could use that money towards 'Roo. So in a way, they helped pay for it.
Post by bamadancer on Apr 18, 2008 12:14:01 GMT -5
I paid for Roo entirely by myself. Which is why I'm volunteering this year -- way cheaper that way, lol! It's also why I'm perpetually broke...because I pay for Roo myself. I would have a lot more paid for had I not gone to Ultra back in March -- another festival I paid for entirely on my own. That one was expensive too...upwards of at least $500.
Last year, my parents paid for my little brother's ticket, but I bought all his supplies as a birthday present to him (I was making way more money then, haha).
Post by melloashello on Apr 18, 2008 12:36:04 GMT -5
My birthday is right around the time of Broo so I try to use that as a way to get my parents to assist in the payment. They don't give me money to take to the festival, I don't think they trust that I will use the money for food and other necessary items, which honestly, I would use some for food and other survival means, but not all of it.
Post by handgunhipster on Apr 18, 2008 12:40:02 GMT -5
I pay for Bonnaroo all by myself. My parents might pitch in for a case of water or something of that sort-- but I never expected them to pay for anything. They are the first to help me get everything in the car and loan me their coolers and whatnot.. but since I have a job, they expect me to pay for my indulgences.
There was no Roo for me in college... but when me and my brother went in '05, '06, and '07 my mom threw us a little cash before we left, even though we could pay for ourselves. She knew how much it meant to both of us and she was just awesome like that... ;D
Hmm. Last year's Bonnaroo was a graduation present from the parents, and this year was a present from the BF. I'm guessing next year won't work out as perfectly, so I should probably get a job this summer and start saving now.
Not voting. I didn't go in college because I couldn't afford it. Any shows that I did go to were completely on my own. Actually everything was on my own. My parent's let me steal food from their cupboards in college and that was it. Even in high school I paid for my own stuff. I obviously lived with them, and ate their food, but as soon as I turned 16 I had to get a job. Bought all my own clothes and other fun stuff. I was a competative dancer and paid for all my classes/costumes/competition fees on my own.
Past two years Bonnaroo has landed on my birthday. I just ask for a ticket for my birthday. Though this year I am going to pay some back for my ticket, but last year was paid in full.
Last year was my first year and although I had graduated college the month before, (May '07) I would still consider myself a college student. I earned all the money that I would use at 'roo while in college and received no financial help from my parents. However, I just bought a brand new car upon graduating college and opted to take my father's car to 'roo instead of my own. So while they may not have helped financially, they did provide the vehicle.
Post by plasticpepper on Apr 18, 2008 15:21:44 GMT -5
I definitely paid for everything myself last year and will be paying for everything this year (already paid for the ticket...and after that and my spring break ticket my bank account is not looking too happy).
Post by lordrockinhood on Apr 18, 2008 15:35:28 GMT -5
Way past college here, but I paid for my Woodstock'94 ticket/trip all by my self back then... though my Mom ALWAYS tosses me some road money before i go anywhere, she won't take no for an answer... heck, she tosses ALL of us a few bills whenever we go away... and my oldest sister is 48
I graduate from high school this May and I'll be paying for everything. Part of my graduation gift from my parents is money, so I'll probably use some of it, but I don't necessarily need it to go. But I will also be splitting costs of everything with the group of six I am going with, so that's definitely a plus. OUR FIRST ROOO!!! I am soooo excited! Hope to see you all on the farm!
Post by mulcherry0420 on Apr 18, 2008 16:56:09 GMT -5
I pay for my own shows. But momma does pay one random bill (rotating) wheter it be Electric, Cell, a credit card bill, or internet/phone.
Some are more expensive than others, thats why its rotating. So sometimes i have to pay the expensive and she helps me with my 50 credit card bill. etc.
But I pay for all my shows, gas, cigs, etc's myself.
I don't have a credit card, so they've been letting me use their card to pay for stuff. The expectation is that I'll pay them back, obviously. Occasionally when I order a ticket on their card, they'll just let it slide considering I can't work that much while I'm in school. I couldn't justify letting/having them pay for something this expensive, though.
Post by AintNoFreedom on Apr 18, 2008 19:48:24 GMT -5
Last year my parents let me use their frequent flier miles to get down here, because if they didnt use them, theyd expire... this year I'm paying for 100% of my Roo experience... I aint no trustafarian.
I am not in college so I didn't vote but my mom did pay for my ticket. I am 30 yrs old and haven't asked my mom to buy me anything since high school. I would never ask anyone to support my leisure activities!! She bought the tickets(my husbands and brothers too) as b-day/xmas gifts. I guess it is easier then shopping for us at the holidays. We think she did spend alot on us with these tickets and wanted to pay for part of it but she says no way. We are going to figure out something special for her though.
My parents bought my ticket but I will be paying for the rest of the trip and the only way I could justify letting them pay was because it was the only thing I asked for on Christmas.
my birthday is feb 18. they buy my ticket every year for my present....best present ever. and sometimes mom will throw me sum cash to have fun with.
both my parents were super hippies and have seen everyone you can imagine live so they understand. im pretty sure they went to woodstock at least once too. they just know how important music is in my life and how incredible bonnaroo is for me, so they are more than happy to help see me happy, and that makes me even happier.
Post by weekapaung on Apr 19, 2008 14:20:08 GMT -5
Not in college any more, but I voted, because back in college my parents gave me money every month for rent, bills, food, etc. and with that money I chose to go to shows or festivals. So in essence the money for Roo came from my parents back then.
Post by BRCHLD LFNT on Apr 19, 2008 16:36:07 GMT -5
My birthday comes right after Bonnaroo, so I've asked the last two years for it to be my birthday present. Couldn't get much better than that anyways. Or maybe I'm just a spoiled poor college student.