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University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093, USA, United States
4.41 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Description:
UC San Diego is one of nine campuses that make up the University of California system. Founded in 1960, UCSD is a coeducational, State-supported research institution. UCSD is located atop the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in a 1,976-acre park-like setting, in La Jolla, 12 miles north of the City of San Diego.
With its five undergraduate colleges, its ranking as one of the top ten research institutions in the country, and its renowned faculty, UCSD offers its students the intimacy of a small college environment combined with the academic benefits of a world-class research university.


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90% of students recommend
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Housing
4.5/5
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4.5/5
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4.5/5
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4.7/5
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“Be 21 before going there, otherwise it is going to be very frustrating.” Read Review
cecgb182, France

48 Expenses reviews of University of California, San Diego

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EXPENSES    
by Eduardo, Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Sociology, 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
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
EAP Program for school fees
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Life expenses are much more expensive in the US, and specially in San Diego California where I lived at.
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
My saving tip would be: cook your self all the time. My saving tip would be: cook your self all the time.
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EXPENSES    
by mambro, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padua, Italy
Engineering, Computer, 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
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
EAP scolarship
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food is really cheap, on the other hand housing is very expensive (about 900$ on campus and 600$ off campus for a single room)
Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
You can use credit card almost everywhere
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EXPENSES    
by Cecile, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
International Relations, 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
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:
Phone, expensive in the US. Housing, expensive too When you are abroad you party and travel more than at home so-> expensive
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by bingjac, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway
Engineering, Mechanical, 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
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
More expensive to live and eat, long travel to USA from Norway
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Gregory, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Computer Science/IT, Flemish Fund for Scientific Research
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:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Everything's simply more expensive.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Wire transfers in big chunks is cheapest way to transfer money -- costs about 25 Euros per transaction (fixed cost).
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by Adriana, CETYS Universidad, Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico
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
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:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Carla, Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), 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
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Maura, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Literature, 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
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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