Expenses Reviews
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JennyS
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I bought a prepaid mobicarte for my mobile. It was much more expensive to use this caed than pay the bills at home in Finland, so I didn't use the phone that much...Nightlife expenditures are quite individual, but for me it was quite expensive, a lot of partys. And travelling is something that is a must! It's really worth it! There are so many nice places to see and short distances to Spain, Italy and other Fench cities. Be prepared that travelling will cost you a fortune.
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Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Not really, everything was as in my home country. If you need some additional financing the Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF)(i think it's some Gouvernment aid)can help you. The pay a part of your rent. The best option is to live alone or with a room mate of the opposite sex. Then you will get more money from CAF.I don't know why, but this was the case for many students.
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rapema112
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
France is more expensive than Spain
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Telephone, Food, Overall, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't forget to ask for the CAF, they would give you 140 euros more or less in order to help you paying the rent. Thanks to the French goverment.
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taoran
People's University of China, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel expenditure greatly increases the overall budget. But, you know, so many places to go in Europe.
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Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
CAF---best system in the world, from a student's point of view.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because of difference in prices (as in the case of accomodation) or difference in life style.
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
A tax on video appliances that is not included into price :)
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Chris M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Strength of American dollar vs. FF made exchange good, but long distance calls, food and alcohol were more expensive.
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Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Overall, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Some bars are more expensive (sometimes double). Strength of US dollar was a nice surprise. Markets are great place to find bargains. Groceries/cooking in saves more money than you think. Also, the "Carte de sujour" allows students to claim a partial refund on living expenses.
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Agnieszka P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because most of this staff is more expensive in host country
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Food, Housing, Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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