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tuck0066
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br> Government assistance<br> A private grant<br> Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Helsinki is the capital city, so food, housing, entertainment, etc is more expensive than it would be in other cities. Local pubs often had cheaper drinks than those located downtown though.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
It was very hard for me to open up a bank account in Finland - and to this day, I'm still not really sure why (I think it had something to do with the fact that I didn't have a Finnish social security card and I wasn't a permanent resident). Most forms of travel have special student rates available - you only need to show your student ID card to receive them. Also, check out STA or Council travel for cheap rail passes or train tickets!
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kilde
University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
History, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Igeneral life in Bulgaria is cheaper than in most European countries.
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Housing, Travel, Overall, Nightlife, Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
I would say that public transport is far more expensive than expected. One good way of saving money from travel expenses is to receive a confirmation from your university that you are accepted as a student for a sertain period. Than one has the right to buy a monthly public transport card.
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pauladeandres
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Finland is much more expensive than Spain!
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Housing, Travel, Overall, Nightlife, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
I didn't have any special surprises. I knew the cost of living in Finalnd was higher than in Spain but until I came here I didn't how big the difference was. Going out, alcohol , cigarrettes, cinema, concerts, etc are very expensive! So, t least, I would quit smoking before coming to Finland.
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mfluch
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
Mathematics, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food is a little bit more expencive than at home. I got out more in the evening, hence more expense for nightlife. Traveling in Finland is cheap, students get 50% on most train and long distant buses, which are already without this discount cheap compared to Germany.
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Nightlife, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Alexis E
Bath Spa University, Bath, United Kingdom
Agriculture, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The cost of life is pretty similiar but it depends on what you buy and where you shop. The big stores are cheaper but there are some real bargin stores around. S-mart is cheaper than K-mart
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Bank transfers are very expensive as is using your home phone to make calls.
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Karine W
Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, Paris, France
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The room for me was cheaper as in France I live in a private one room flat. The food is not expensive especially at the university cafeteria. The traveling was easy and there are cheap prices for students for the bus and train network. than you can take the boat and go to Estonia or Stockholm. for the nightlife, entries for students are cheap in students parties and you get cheap price as well if you go to the opera for example.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
you have to pay all your bills by wiring through bill machine or internet but only through finnish bank accounts. That means that you have to open a bank account, it is compulsory.
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