Expenses Reviews
4.13 / 5 based on 135 reviews
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Darren H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate of the US Dollar and the Euro effects the amount I spend on most items. Also, prices of common consumer goods are slightly higher in Clermont-Ferrand compared to Lawrence, Kansas.
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Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The travel expenses in Europe surprised me. If you are over 25 years of age, travel will be expensive. Search extensively for special travel offers.
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Vasco P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
France its an expensive country comparing to Portugal.
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Housing, Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
In France if we rent an appartment we can get a monthly help (in my case almost 50% of the rent)from the social security system. See details in www.caf.fr
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Susan B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travel, Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Fill in the forms for the CAF at the beginning of the year - they pay back half of your rent every month.
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Karolina K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I travelled more than at home. Different currency.
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Overall, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Huifang J
Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
there is no comparation between China and France in terms of price
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Food, Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Laura L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
France offers a lot more of opportunities for students than Spain
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Overall, Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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