Expenses Reviews
3.99 / 5 based on 111 reviews
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Concetta A
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
shopping is cheaper in germany
travelling using the deutschbahn is more expensive, even if there are often facilities avilable
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
internet in campus through the university wireless connection (has worked good and has costed only ten euros for the all time)
shopping in kaufland or aldi
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Lori E
East Carolina University, Greenville, United States
Linguistics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
The Euro is stronger than the dollar and overall, things cost a bit more.
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Travel, Overall, Telephone, Food, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
For travel: There are many special offers by the Deutsche Bahn. There are cheap tickets that up to 5 people can ride on and many special deals. Just ask!
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lmanuela
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The accomodation was very cheap,students in Germany have a lot of discounts.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Philippe D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I had many opportunities to travel with the university.
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Overall, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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chickpea19
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It was reasonably cheap. The only reason I spent more in some areas (telefphone, nightlife, and travel) was because I went out more and traveled more than I do at home.
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Nightlife, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The computer access at the university could be better. I ended up putting a DSL line in my room so I would not have to deal with it, adding a significant extra expense. I also traveled tons, but it was all worth it!
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Anu Y
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
At home I still live at home...
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Overall, Telephone, Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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