Expenses Reviews
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d00j1b
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Durham is cheaper than Rome for housing - as you would expect. I travelled more in Italy than I would in Britain. Bills, however, were much more expensive, especially electricity and the condominio charge (if you have to pay it).
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Most Italians bought all their own books - I was one of the few people to use the library (although it was not very user friendly). Ask people in upper years to lend you their books (they're very obliging that way). Internet access at uni was fine, though a turn system was used. Printing was free! If you can avoid it, don't even think about opening a bank account - they charge you for the pleasure. Uni provides emergency medical health insurance for free. Registering with a normal doctor is tricky at first, but it's useful for prescription medicines (which can often be got by paying full commercial price at pharmacies without having a prescription), because it's only €1 with a prescription. The Erasmus grant, and the lack of having to pay tuition fees, and the fact that Ryanair flights are cheaper than GNER trains from Durham to London, meant that my finances were as healthy if not more as they would be at home.
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NADIA L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
In Britain I live in my parental home & therrefore not required to contribute to major expenses such as food/telephone and accomodation. however, in host country these expenses are comparibly cheaper than in Britain.
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Telephone, Overall, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If travelling throughout the country is likely, it's much more advisable to buy a "chilometrico" ticket for the trains than individau trip tickets-it offers huge savings for distance:price. Bus/underground passes are very good value for money-around £10/month with student card. Also, check for student reductions for all facilites/entertainment.
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S_Berghaus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Rom is more expensive than Maastricht and because I was socially very active during my semester abroad (going out, travelling, enjoying life...)
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Nightlife, Telephone, Overall, Food, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
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At your arrival in Rome, stay at the Beehive.com. This is a very cheap and excellent tiny, little youth hostel, run by a couple from LA, California. Lovely!
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Karin L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
The housing / living expenses are considerably high in Rome.
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Nightlife, Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The energy costs are very high-turn off it as often as possible.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The life in Italy (and especially in Rome) is very expensive... I could not have stayed more! All my savings are gone now!
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Travel, Food, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Berta P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
In spain I live with my parents, that is why I do not spend money in this aspect. Secondly, I visit most of the Italy because I wanted to profit the six months period.
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Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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