I need help... what to do?

[Pinturicchio]

I'm 21 and 155lbs @ 5'11''
Skinny fat, my bodyfat is about 16-17 percent in my rough estimation.
When I move to University in September-December I'm going to be low on cash.

I could probably scrape by enough food to gain muscle but then I'd be missing out on the social aspect of University.

I want to put on muscle but I hate putting on fat and I wouldn't want to miss out on making friends at University just because I need the money for food.

Has anybody dedicated their University years to working out or while they are low on cash?
How has it affected their social lives?

[FlexinMike]

Can't you socialize with other students who also want the same thing? When I went to school everyone was low on cash.

[Pinturicchio]

well, socialising at university costs a fair bit (going out, club fees, alcohol etc)
i'd rather spend my money on a gym membership and protein/food and go out and deal with socialising sober

[JolietKev]

Do what you want. Dont worry about fitting in. There are enough doing that. Go down the road less traveled my friend.