Expenses Reviews
4.30 / 5 based on 55 reviews
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I wanted to see more of the States while I was there so I spent more on travel. I think I also went out more (evenings are much more hospitable in SB than in the be-puddled alleys of York!)
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Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy utensils, pots and pans/ furniture from the thrift stores (either downtown or in Goleta). Live in Santa Ynez then you don't have to pay for utilities (if you live in private flats in Isla Vista the electricity and water bills can bve quite expensive)
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bigpi
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Grocery shopping in USA is more expensive. I spent less in telephone since local calls are free. I spent more in accomodation as I live with my parents at home. Nightlife was less expensive because most of the clubs are free and also I went to many private parties. I spent more on travelling than I usually do because I took the chance to visit lot of places around.
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Travel, Overall, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Lucia H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I lived at home before going on exchange so had minimal expenses in that regard. Also, as I was saving for many years before going on exchange I was on a tight budget and did not spend much on travel, nightlife, etc.
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Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
the dorms are far more expensive than private or student owned apartments. I would recommend these options over dorms.
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Tomas S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Prices of Fruits and vegetables are higher in Washington DC than in Argentina
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Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
To travel with enough personal expenses money so as to avoid spending in money transfers and ATM charges
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Andri W
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It's a very expensive beach town.
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Housing, Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Housing, as mentioned very very expensive.
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Filippo N
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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