Expenses Reviews
4.06 / 5 based on 14 reviews

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erikulin
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because of the exchange rate for the SEK to the USD, everything becomes very expensive in the States. This includes food and accomodation. The telephone services are generally very expensive in the States, which is something I was not totally prepared for.
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Telephone, Overall, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
With regards to telephone, I would try to bring a cell phone which works in the american system, and then get a cash calling card for it in the States. This saves you a lot of money, as the phone company charges you a great deal for installation and all phonecalls.
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michellewongso
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
same with my home
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Travel, Housing, Overall, Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items