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Boston College (BC)

Boston College, Main Campus, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA, United States
4.10 / 5 based on 54 reviews.

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“Really nice experience in Boston College and in Boston / Cambridge.” Read Review
bproriol, France

54 Expenses reviews of Boston College

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EXPENSES    
by pelegrin, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Language, Language course
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
At home I lived with my parents at that time, therefore, all the expenses related to living costs increased. Food and accomodation are more expensive in the U.S. than in Spain. Telephone expenses also increased haivng to call to Spain. nightlife is really up to your spare time and your personal choice. I summary living abroad resulted more expensive than living at home for me.
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
I already knew before going to Boston that it was one of the most expensive cities in the U.S. You can save more money if you choose not living on Campus because you decide how much you spend in almost everything.
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EXPENSES    
by SoniaSpring2001, BEM Bordeaux Management School, Bordeaux, France
Management Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
A private grant
Home Univ. assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Boston is an expensive city. For instance, I pay twice as much for milk or clubs. $ is a good currency compared to French Francs. My daily expenditure (everything included : rental, food, ..) is twice as much as when I was in Bordeaux.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Chose a place already equiped if you find one. Check location to save money in tramsportation. Check is heat is included and if it is gas or electricity, Boston is cold in winter ...
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EXPENSES    
by Crystiina, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Management Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Boston is an expensive city and the US dollars was exceptionally strong at the time.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Make sure you have good travel insurance as opposed to US health insurance, it is better value for money. Always look around for ads, vouchers, promotions etc 'cos you can save money this way.
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by marine2, BEM Bordeaux Management School, Bordeaux, France
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Concerning accomodation, Boston is the third most expensive city in the US, after New York an Los Angeles. I payed 300 $ each month for a 12 saquare meters underground room I shared with a friend who payed the same ! On the other hand, phoning my biyfriend somewhere else in the US cost me almost nothing
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
no
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by JULIE, International School of Management, Paris, France
Financial Management, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
BECAUSE THE COST OF LIVING IS HIGHER, THE BEST EXAMPLE IS THE HOUSING YOU HAVE A LITTLE ROOM FOR 500$ PER MONTH
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
THE BOOKS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE USUALLY FOR A SEMESTER YOU MUST PLAN 500$ FOR IT AND THE INSURANCE OF BOSTON COLLEGE IS 470$
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by Aritz, ESTE - Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
I spent more mainly because prices are much higher than at home and I spent less in telephone because it's my parents in Spain who phone me and so it's them who are paying more than what they normally do.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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by Emilie, BEM Bordeaux Management School, Bordeaux, France
Management Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Boston is an expensive city.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
NA
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by Marco, LUISS, Rome, Italy
Political Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
THe overall prices are higher
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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by Blandine, BEM Bordeaux Management School, Bordeaux, France
Banking, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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