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"In our August issue we published some of the results from a recent TeenVogue.com survey about the economy's impact on you. Here's more of what you had to say:Almost 40% of the girls who responded... In our August issue we published some of the results from a recent TeenVogue.com survey about the economy's impact on you. Here's more of what you had to say:\n\n**Almost 40% of the girls who responded say the recession is affecting their plans for college.\n\n**\n\n\"My parents just don't have as much money to spend for college,\" says Ajua, 15, from Warrenton Virginia. \"I think I've become more serious when it comes to applying for scholarships and finding other ways to earn money for college. Also I take my academics even more seriously than before.\"\n\n\"I had to leave private college for a public university,\" says Katrine from York, Pennsylvania.\n\n\"I'm going to Florida State, and it scares me to think that in four years when I get out I might not have a secure job, and (AH!) how will I pay off all my debt?!,\" says Vanessa, 18, from Hialeah, Florida.\n\n\"In this economy my grades are the most important thing to me, because without a high G.P.A. I won't get scholarships and without scholarships I can forget about college,\" says Nasiha, 15 from Annandale, Virginia.\n\nMore than half have seen significant changes around their homes since the recession began.\n\n\"We most likely will not go on vacation this year,\" says Shannon, 13 from Kearney, Nebraska. \"We'll stay home and go swimming.\"\n\n\"Our grocery list has reduced to only necessary items; anything otherwise can wait,\" says Jessica, 15, from Vicksburg, Mississippi.\n\n\"My mum has tried to cut back on gas and electricity,\" says Grace, 13, from London, England.\n\n\"My family used to go out to dinner together at least once a week, but eating out can be pretty pricey, says Katie, 17, from New Windsor, New York. \"We have all our meals at home now to save money. I like it! My dad's an awesome cook and my mom's a good baker, so we don't feel like we're missing out on anything.\"\n\nNearly 53% of girls polled say they know one or more adults who have lost their jobs as a result of the recession.\n\n\"My neighbors, who have a three-year-old daughter, both lost their job last month and may have to move,\" says Meredith, 17, from Richmond, Virginia.\n\n\"My dad got laid off over a year ago,\" says Arielle, 17, from Tampa, Florida. \"It's been really hard, especially when sometimes it seems like most people haven't been affected at all. But in reality, I think it's just people putting up a front. I know I do.\"\n\n\"My mother asked if she could reduce her hours without getting laid off and her job agreed,\" says Jenna, 16, from Orlando, Florida. \"Two weeks later the hotel got bad news and had to lay off 80 people, including my mom.\"\n\nMore than 70% say the economy has affected the way they shop, and many are finding alternative methods.\n\n\"I've started using consignment stores a lot more,\" says Amy, 16, from Grand Junction, Colorado. \"I realized that I could take in my unwanted old clothes and get store credit. It is sometimes hard to find things I like, but it can be a great trendy way to cut back.\"\n\n\"I stopped binge buying and invested my money in good, long lasting pieces,\" says Angeli, 18, from Manila, Phillippines.\n\n\"I'm always signing up for e-mail freebies and coupons,\" says Alex, 19, from Columbia, South Carolina.\n\n\"I tend to go to stores like Forever 21 and Delia's more often than places like Nordstrom or J. Crew,\" says Colleen, 14, from Manalapan, New Jersey. \"I also have gone shopping at outlet malls more.\"\n\nThanks to everyone who responded!\n\n--Compiled by Alyssa Sparacino"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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