Expenses Reviews
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Rachel S
Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
We went to bars/clubs at least 3 nights a week, plus I traveled to 6 other European countries, and housing, food, and shopping contributed to the many expenses.
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Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eating good food all the time becomes very expensive, so I suggest you buy groceries as much as possible and learn to cook! Nothing can be done about the cost of nightlife, unless you just don't go out..and that's stupid. You bring 2 grand for spending money, you'll spend it in less than 2 months. We got a monthly grocery delivery, so food was not a huge problem...just bring a ton of money or hope your parents will wire some from time to time.
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Anna S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I ended up spending more due to teh fact that i was sharing a flat, whereas at hoem i still live with my parents, so i save on many expenses. I did get to travel quite a bit and going out evrey weekend was a must so that is where teh money was spent.
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Overall, Housing, Food, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Well, teh only surprise was that i ended up spending much more money for teh entire year abroad than expected at the beginning.
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marissaweeks
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, United States
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Spanish Culture
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because I was in a new place and it felt like i was on vacation
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Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't go to clubs with high entrance fees or make some friends that are bouncers
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Susan F
Ohio Northern University, Ada, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
plan to spend a lot more than you budgeted for. Budget and write down everything.
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Hjalmar d
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife in Madrid is costly, housing is costly, I travelled more than normal.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
More than in my home because I use to live with my parents
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Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Nothing at all
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