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3.98 / 5 based on 33 reviews
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NigelRMIT
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Calling internationally soon adds up, and travelling around the states can get expensive. But that is what you are over there to do, and I wanted to explore as much as I could.
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Overall, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Had a trip to the hospital which set me back a little, until insurance came through. Transport at the campus was free (cause you walked), and having money on your student card helped out, as well as a few meals. Definately if you are in an apartment, shop at the supermarket and make your own meals.
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rolandruijters
Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
US id more expensive in general
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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 text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
pay housing with creditcard would be a good help
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Abhinav G
Purdue University, West Lafayette, United States
Engineering, Computer, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Housing, Nightlife, Food, Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Get phone cards for international calls, they are much cheaper; Plenty of part-time jobs on campus to help you earn some extra money
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Daniel M
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Management Science, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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acisneros
ITESM Campus León, León, Gto., Mexico
Engineering, Computer, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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