Expenses Reviews
4.22 / 5 based on 98 reviews
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Karin G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
As the euro was pretty strong when I was in the United States, life in general was pretty cheap. I spent less on phoning because I used skype - a good and cheap way to stay in contact with all your dears!
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Housing, Food, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
When you want to withdraw cash from your account - use your debit card! They don't charge that much!
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Camilla W
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The food was cheaper but there were so many new products I wanted to try. Again the actual cost of using the telephone was cheaper, but when you are calling from the US to Europe it becomes expensive.
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Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Make a budget before you leave home!
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Anders B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Spend more on travelling because it was a unique opportunity to experience USA. Spend less on food due to the lower price level.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
As mentioned, an apartment is significantly cheaper than on campus living.
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Harald E
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I wanted to explore the country and to enjoy my time in Oregon and California.
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Travel, Overall, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Make use of the weekend specials at the "Enterprise car rental".
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daniela h
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
prepaid phones are expensive-also pay when u get a call i don´t travel that much at home
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Philipp H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Healthy food is expense in the US! (And I am not talking about vegan food or anything.)
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, 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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