Expenses Reviews
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julie80
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Life is expensive in Rome, especially when it comes to accomodation.There are a lot of expenses you make without having thought of it before leaving your home country.
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Telephone, Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would recommand to work during the holidays before leaving because you're running quickly out of money once you live there (phone,food,rent,furnitures,...)
I would also advice to get informed how you can get a grant for your experience abroad.
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Christian B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The prices in Italy is far lower than in Denmark. Of course I was often given a higher prize because of being a foreigner which really pissed me off. Overall I spent more money in Italy, because there's so many things to see and do...
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Have a backup credit card... Dont learn this the hard way as I did;)
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mrandre2u
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
1) I live with my parents in Portugal 2) Life in portugal is cheaper 3)I was travelling and going out at night a lot more that in Portugal
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Telephone, Food, Nightlife, Travel, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Avoid touristical cafes and places. Rome is an expensive city, but you can round it. Sitting in a piazza's cafe will most likely cost you a lot, but there are lots of places that charge almost normal prices. The same goes for restaurants and similar places.
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Leigh S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the food in Italy is just fabulous first of all..living in the capital city is always going to be more expensive. Rome is such a big place, you have to take buses and trains all the time to arrive at your destination.
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Food, Overall, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
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i learned to cook which saved me money, and also i had a job to support me.
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Torsten
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Rome as a tourist city is sometimes very expensive. Pasta is cheap but milk products (important for Germans) are very expensive.
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Overall, Housing, Travel, Nightlife, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
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Personal comments
If you chose the wrong bar don't wonder about paying 10.000 Lire for a coke!
Go to mensa, food is good and cheap there!
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Ilya
Suny At StonyBrook, StonyBrook, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The life was more active and independent, therefore requiring bigger expenses.
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Housing, Overall, Travel, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Rome in many aspects is as expensive than New York City, surprising many americans when they get here. Tips: do shopping at teh grocery store rather than buying prepared foods at cafes.
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