Expenses Reviews
4.20 / 5 based on 203 reviews
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Overall, the life in France is more expensive and I took advantage of being abroad to the fullest.
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Nightlife, Overall, Food, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Depending on the visa that you get, the French government may subsidize a little of your housing expenses which is a big help! Make sure you are well informed with this.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Paris is certainly an expensive city, way more expensive than Madrid. Also, since in Madrid I lived in my parents´house, food and accommodation are free. However, telephone expenses were not that high since I already lived with most of my friends and at school yo could meet everyday with everybody without the need of calling ahead.
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Overall, Food, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don´t get too carried away by "Paris la Nuit". You can have a great night but it can also empty your pockets! And never have a Coke in any of the terraces in Champs Elyssees
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dennehse
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Setting yourself up in a foreign country for a year can be quite expensive. Also the temptation to travel can become expensive.
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Food, Overall, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I did some consultancy work in my host university doing research (mainly phone/internet) for outside companies which paid quite well but the money did not follow as swiftly as is first indicated.
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Fabian K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I did much more things than I would do when I am at home. Traveling is cheaper here, however I spent more money on it because I visited a lot of cities...
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Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Apply to CAF = French government pays money to every student - also internationals.
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Norbert F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
nightclubs are expensive, travelling as well
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Overall, Nightlife, Telephone, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Alfonso M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
the standard of living was/is bigger there
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Food, Overall, Nightlife, Telephone, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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