KES 500 almost defined my campus life

During my time at Pwani University, my reality was defined by a strict budget of KES 500 a week.
That amount had to cover food and every basic necessity. While others were out experiencing the Kilifi nightlife, I was usually found in my humble bedsitter, accompanied only by the sound of a small Chinese copy of a Bluetooth speaker and whatever TV show i had managed to download using the free school Wi-Fi, that could distract me from the deep feeling of missing out. At the time, I felt stuck—not just financially, but socially. I believed that without money, a social life was an near impossibility.
Then, a new male neighbour moved in, and everything changed.
My new neighbour didn't care about the size of my wallet. He lived by a simple philosophy: "Vibes and Inshallah." He showed me that the coastal breeze and the white sands of Kilifi were free for everyone, as God had intended it for.
Saturday afternoons now shifted from lonely indoor sessions to group trips to the beach. We started hanging out with fellow students who weren't looking for extravagant dates or expensive dinners. They were just looking for genuine conversation and quality time. It was in this circle of "vibes" that I met Anita