Expenses Reviews
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Rachel M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Ratios of costs of living are simply different between the US and Spain. I have also taken advantage of my location to other European treasures this year, and have travelled while I can. Social experiences are also vital to my continued learning of Spanish and to making my stay memorable. For this, I have indulged more in the nightlife than I otherwise would in California.
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Travel, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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SWillems
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It was an opportunity to explore a whole new world of food, nightlife, museums, and travel. I wanted to be sure to experience the culture as much as I could while studying abroad.
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Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would always budget more than what you think that you will need - this way when any unique travel or experience opportunities arrise, you may take advantage of them.
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ZEICU C
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
I did not make many calls - I was interested in talking to people directly rather than speaking on the phone ; housing - I did not have to pay for housing like i do in my country
Travel- I travelled more than I do in my country
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Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The only cost saving is the recommendation to buy a ten travel metro ticket than a single one. You save a lot!
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Sheryl K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Less, although this was in 2001, before the Euro took over and the rise in inflation. Now, considering I would be paying with American Dollars, the exchange rate would be a killer.
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Food, Travel, Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Avoid Corte Ingles like the plague. There are other much cheaper supermarkets if you feel awkward having to deal with employees.
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Gotink
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The communication facilities are more expensive here nad they are quiet fundamental for youre social life locally and at home. The prices of housing have increased by more than a 100% in madrid in the last years. Travels were low budget and therefore afordable.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
STUDENT TRAVEL ORGANIZATION
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sdownie99
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Cost of living is a bit less here than at home. In housing it's a lot less, but also worse quality. I spent more on travel because I traveled a lot more than usual. The telephone system is bad here and I find cell phones and land lines to be very expensive.
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Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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