Expenses Reviews
3.97 / 5 based on 102 reviews
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tagataga
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Accomodation expenses are supplied by a government support (CAF) wich refund the 20-30% of the rent.
Nightlife: drinks are cheeper and there are many free festivals around, discounts for students
Travel: is possible to buy a card for train and metro wich gives the 20% off any ticket or season-ticket
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Food, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
To get the rent refund is important to open a bank account in France. Don't forget to take your birth certificate along with you: it's necessary to ask for the account. Take a day to go shopping in malls or other shopping centers... price are always lower!!!
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Sara E
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
The rent was very low because of the State's financial support
At home I travelled free with my student travelling card, but in France you have to pay. On the other hand,I received a monthly warrant for not travelling at home (I requested that before I parted).
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You have to open a French bank account in order to receive financial support
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nanc
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
In France, we eat better and more than in Holland, my rent is more expensive in France, when I lived in Holland I went often to France
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Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
When you want to rent an apartment, make sure you have already contacted a bank and that you have your cheques and RIBs
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Germana M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
At home I still live with my family, which provides food, housing and everyday expenses. However the Erasmus grant was high enough to cover housing and other costs.
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Food, Overall, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
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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Gianluca M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because I went out for the nightlife and I travelled more than at home: I never been in France before so I tried to enjoy my stay there
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Ian L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall, Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be prepared for the Franch Banking system. Opening an account can take several trips !!!!
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