University of Southampton
University of Southampton, Highfield, SO17 1BJ Southampton, U.K., United Kingdom
85% of students recommend
144 reviews
144 Expenses reviews of University of Southampton
EXPENSES
by Marie-Hélène, HEC Paris, Paris, France
Engineering, Aeronautical, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant my home university Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because LIFE is more expensive in England than in France (food, accomodation, money...etc...) Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Subscribe to "Merit", it is an job agency who provides students with part time jobs at university or in firms, you can choose which kind of job, your schedule, and you are paid around £ 4.22 an hour. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by Heli, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
My rent was more expensive in Southampton than in Vienna. Travelling by train or by bus was also expensive. Food was very cheap in ASDA where I did my shopping every week. Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Buy all things fot your house and for living in ASDA! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by Magdalena, Vysoká Skola Umelecko-prumyslová V Praze, Prague, Czech Republic
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Socrates
The accessibility of student needs
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Socrates Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
much higher prices of accomodation,higher prices in general,i din't spend a lot for life time, there weren't many places where to go (happiness) Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
I have found student job in restaurant during my stay, i recommend it This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by Fotini, University of Kent at Canterbury, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Management Science, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
I spent more in the uk because the standard of living is more expensive in contrast to greece Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Avoid using your visa for purchases!You are bound to get carried away!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by Sabrina, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
everything is more expensive in england Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
it is not necessary to open a bank account in the host country! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Verena, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
In general, my host country is more expensive than my home country. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by Benoît, ESIEE Paris, Paris, France
Engineering, Electronic, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Everything is very expensive in England... Food for example! What's more, Erasmus student always spend more in Nightlife than in their home country! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Go shopping to ASDA, the only cheap place! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by BAUCHET, Université Pierre Mendès France: Grenoble II, Grenoble, France
European Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because the accomodations are much more expensive than in France Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by PAULA, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Other Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
basically because prices level are higher than in my home twon Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alexandra, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Everything is more expensive in England. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I think you can save quite a lot if you don't eat at the university and cook at home. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by pilloute, Université du Havre, Le Havre, France
Law, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
because life in UK is more expensive than in France Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by Martijn, Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Geography, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Other Other sources of funding:
borrowing (IBG) Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The UK is, on average, quite expensive Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by acomi, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
I spent more because of the Lira exchange.. 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 This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by GUEYE, Université Panthéon-Sorbonne: Paris I, Paris, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
to have more experience Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
no This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by pach, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
A private grant Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by alexandervoccia, Università degli Studi di Roma - La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
Political Science, MSc
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
A private grant Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
no This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by zuperman75, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Engineering, Aeronautical, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by guirosenthal, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Management Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by Sebastien, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Lyon, France
Management Science, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Not specified Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Travel, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Georgios, Panepistimio Pireos, Piraeus, Greece
Management Information Systems, MSc
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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