Expenses Reviews
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Christopher
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I saved some money to spend while I was abroad. I wanted to have fun, so I spent more than I normally would if I was home. I would say that cost of living in France is comparable to the cost in the US. Except for the nightlife, which can be really expensive in France.
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Telephone, Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
International telephone calls. Travel because I did so much of it -- there was so much to see! Overall, just a little more, but nothing crippling. The cheap dorm room helped immensely.
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Overall, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
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
Use credit cards. Don't be finicky.
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Steven R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I think studying abroad, you just try many things, travel more, go out more, that overall you will spend more than at home.
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Nightlife, Housing, Overall, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Phone bill surprised my room mate and me. Was our only argument during the whole year. Phone is very expensive in France. Cost saving tip? Shop at NORMA at tram stop "La Mosson", its the cheapest way to get food. Dont use the phone so much!
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BennieT123
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Forget money transfers through French banks - they're unreliable and they cost a lot. Instead, use a cash machine and withdraw money from your foreign account. It's easier and cheaper.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
IF YOU STAY IN A STUDENT HALL, YOU GET HALF OF THE RENT BACK FROM THE GOVERMENT
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Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
USE YOUR STUDENT CARD FOR DISCOUONTS!CINEMA , MUSEUMS, E.T.C.
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s9tema
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food is more expensive in France and people in France are mostly using cellphones and therefore it becomes a little expensive at the end
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Telephone, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
look for One Euro shops -> cheap but good stuff
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