Expenses Reviews
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Dereko
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is very expensive compared to Australia. The cheapest still means paying the same as home but then the currency exchange you still pay far more in America. Add tax and tipping, which is huge at times, and it is far more expensive eating out.
Telephone was far cheaper for me because any calls locally within Amherst and Hadley were free. It was like one big intercom system.
Accomadation isn't as expensive as a big city but i don't pay rent at home so it was more expensive for me here.
Nightlife ewas cheaper for me because house parties meant a small 'cup' charge and unlimited (at least until it ran out) beer for the rest of the night. However alcohol at nightclubs is more expensive plus you do have to tip most times you buy a drink.
Travelling around was more expensive than home because in general the US is far more expensive than Australia.
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Travel, Food, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Go to as many house parties as you can and avoid too many big nights out at the nightclubs. Try not to eat out as much and don't get addicted to ordering like i did. It can break the bank, but there are a lot of good choices and great food that can be ordered.
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Mario L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Everything is more costly than in Spain, that's for sure, but overall it is affordable if you get a part time student job at the university.
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Housing, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Do it yourself.
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nielsschreuders
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
the united states is just more expensive in most social areas
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Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Food, Travel:
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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JasperVork
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The dollar rate was very high.
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Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No financial surprises.
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Donal M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing, Travel, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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