Expenses Reviews
3.58 / 5 based on 34 reviews
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Edward A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
American dollar was very strong, while the local currency in Bulgaria (Leva) was struggling.
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Nightlife, Overall, Food, Housing, Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I had a lot of difficulty cashing travellers checks in the small town of Blagoevgrad. Tip: take cash (no more than 1,000 USD allowed to be taken through customs).
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Beth O
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Things in Albania are not nearly as expensive as in the US.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Daniel S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Housing, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The American University in Bulgaria added a lot of unexpected expenses after the first year. Once they reel you in they increase expenses a lot....
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Florentina F
Randolph Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Full time Enrollment
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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