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University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMASS)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA, United States
3.90 / 5 based on 30 reviews.
Description:
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a coeducational, nationally ranked research institution located in a beautiful, culturally rich New England town surrounded by hills, forests, lakes, and meadows, just a few hours from Boston and New York City.


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87% of students recommend
30 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
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3.8/5
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3.8/5
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4.5/5
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3.2/5
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4.6/5
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30 Expenses reviews of University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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EXPENSES    
by Dereko, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport 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
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
School scholarship
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food is very expensive compared to Australia. The cheapest still means paying the same as home but then the currency exchange you still pay far more in America. Add tax and tipping, which is huge at times, and it is far more expensive eating out. Telephone was far cheaper for me because any calls locally within Amherst and Hadley were free. It was like one big intercom system. Accomadation isn't as expensive as a big city but i don't pay rent at home so it was more expensive for me here. Nightlife ewas cheaper for me because house parties meant a small 'cup' charge and unlimited (at least until it ran out) beer for the rest of the night. However alcohol at nightclubs is more expensive plus you do have to tip most times you buy a drink. Travelling around was more expensive than home because in general the US is far more expensive than Australia.
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Go to as many house parties as you can and avoid too many big nights out at the nightclubs. Try not to eat out as much and don't get addicted to ordering like i did. It can break the bank, but there are a lot of good choices and great food that can be ordered.
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EXPENSES    
by Mario, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, 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:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Internships and assistanships at the university
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Everything is more costly than in Spain, that's for sure, but overall it is affordable if you get a part time student job at the university.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Do it yourself.
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EXPENSES    
by nielsschreuders, Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales 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:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
the united states is just more expensive in most social areas
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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EXPENSES    
by JasperVork, Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
The dollar rate was very high.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No financial surprises.
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EXPENSES    
by Donal, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
Financial 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:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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