Expenses Reviews
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Derek B
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University of Cincinnati College of Business
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more on telephone because I was calling internationally, and more on nightlife/travel because I was going out more often to see the city. Housing was cheaper because we stayed with host families who cooked for us.
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Telephone, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Stay with a host family! ATMs charge a percentage of the money you take out.
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mauriceturcot
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food in France is generally cheaper in the stores than it is in North America, that's not the case in restaurants.
In terms of phone usage, I kept that to a minimum, sending e-mails instead.
Rent is generally cheaper in Nantes than it is in Ottawa.
Nightlife and travel cost me more in France because I went out more often and travelled around Europe everytime I had a break.
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Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you intend on travelling around Europe get a rail pass before leaving home and if you're travelling through France get the "Carte 12-25" it can cut the cost of train tickets in half. Also, make sure you bring 8 or 10 photos (passport size) with you before you go because almost every institution you'll deal with will require one.
Something that is very important, make sure to have access to two accounts, if for some reason you lose one of your debit cards or one of your banks has a computer problem you find yourself strapped for cash in a foreign country.
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Simone H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife is a bit more expensive, but definitely worth it. We had to travel every week-end so that it got a bit expensive over time.
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Nightlife, Travel, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Make a budget before departure and you should be fine.
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Anne M
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
When studying abroad, you travel and go out more to experience new things and meet new people, it's just natural! As Nantes is only 2 hours away from Paris by train, I went to Paris on several occasions and you definitely spend more money there! As to telephone expenses, I had an internet connection at home and it was the source of most of these expenses. Also most of my calls were international. I spent less on food because the prices are better than at home. My accomodation was more expensive than my present one at home, because I lived in a "hotel residence" where several services were included in the rent and the studio was fully equipped, including microwave-oven and TV with 20+ channels.
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Nightlife, Telephone, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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olost243
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
French taxes are lower than swedish ones!
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall, Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eating at the university resturants will save money.
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Monica F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I spend a lot more here because here i dont live with my familly so i have to pay some other things by my self.
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Telephone, Travel, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There is a program from the governement that help students with the cost of the accomodation. Discounts for students at cinema, museums and some fast food restaurants.
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