Gastos - Opiniones sobre University College London (UCL) | Reino Unido

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Lucenzo

Ecole Supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique, Lyon, Francia
Ingeniería, Posgrado, Erasmus

Gastos

Fuente de financiación principal:

Familia

Otras fuentes de financiación:

Beca oficial<br> Beca ERASMUS<br> Otros

Oportunidades de trabajo:

Trabajé durante mi estudio en el extranjero

Costumbres personales de gasto

The life in London is quite expensive, especially in central London. The accomodation for example was more expensive than the one I had in France even if it was in an University residence. My nightlife in London was also more "active" than the one I had in France and then I obviously spent more money on it.

Vida nocturna, General, Alojamiento:

Más caro que en casa.

Comida, Viajar, Teléfono:

Igual de caro que en casa.

Disponibilidad de material estudiantil

Libros de segunda mano

Enseres de segunda mano

Ropa de cama de segunda mano

Administrativo

Dinero de casa

Comentario personal

A good surprise was the rapidity to find a "local job". The university has a lot of opportunities in terms of cathering (waiter in pub or restaurant is one of the most popular job) and any other job. Most of them take you 1 day a week or 2-3 evenings or more, it really depends on the amount of money you need. The university also has good relationships with local companies who are always looking for people to employ for a short time.

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ingrid7

Smith College, Southampton, Estados Unidos
Fotografía, Grado, Acuerdo de universidad

Gastos

Fuente de financiación principal:

Familia

Otras fuentes de financiación:

Familia

Oportunidades de trabajo:

No tenía permiso para trabajar

Costumbres personales de gasto

The only reason why my housing fees were reasonable was because I was living in University accommodations. Otherwise, they would have been insane.

Viajar, Teléfono, Comida, Vida nocturna, General:

Más caro que en casa.

Alojamiento:

Igual de caro que en casa.

Disponibilidad de material estudiantil

Libros de segunda mano

Enseres de segunda mano

Ropa de cama de segunda mano

Administrativo

Dinero de casa

Comentario personal

Health Care is provided by the State for all students at the University. I actually had to go to the emergency room once and all I had to do was show them my student id and student health card that I was issued. The University accommodation that I was staying in provided one pillow, one sheet and a light weight duvet upon my arrival, so that was nice. I would have worked if it hadn't been such a pain in the ass to get a job as a non-EU citizen. In order for a non-EU citizen to get a job, a job posting has to be posted in the paper for at least two weeks and then you can go to the employment offices and get permission to apply for a job. However, it will only be approved if the manangement at the desired workplace can prove that there is no other British citizen that can/will fill the position. So, basically, as one might imagine, most decent/well paying jobs are not hanging about in the papers, unanswered for two week. The only jobs that are left were pub jobs which pay NOTHING. Furthemore, even these pub jobs are appealing to British/EU students (because of the hours), so one would have to compete with them, too. Yet, as the government sees it, there is no competition. British/EU citizens have first grabs.

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Orlena

Tufts University, Medford, Estados Unidos
Geography, Grado, JYA

Gastos

Fuente de financiación principal:

Otros

Otras fuentes de financiación:

Otros

Oportunidades de trabajo:

No tenía permiso para trabajar

Costumbres personales de gasto

The cost of living in London is much higher than in the States, BUT, there are always good deals out there for students. Just carry your student card around, be cheeky and ask for student discounts, and pretty soon, you will be familiar with all cinemas that offer student discounts!

Comida, Alojamiento, Viajar:

Más caro que en casa.

General, Vida nocturna, Teléfono:

Igual de caro que en casa.

Disponibilidad de material estudiantil

Libros de segunda mano

Enseres de segunda mano

Ropa de cama de segunda mano

Administrativo

Dinero de casa

Comentario personal

Eating out in London is expensive...try eating out for lunch instead.

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Stephallen

Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, Estados Unidos
Arqueología, Grado, Independiente

Gastos

Fuente de financiación principal:

Familia

Otras fuentes de financiación:

Familia<br> Ahorro personal

Oportunidades de trabajo:

Trabajé durante mi estudio en el extranjero

Costumbres personales de gasto

Life in London is more expensive and there is more to do.

Viajar, Teléfono, Alojamiento, Comida, General, Vida nocturna:

Más caro que en casa.

Disponibilidad de material estudiantil

Libros de segunda mano

Enseres de segunda mano

Ordenadores / internet

Administrativo

Dinero de casa

Comentario personal

Student discounts are everywhere, learn to ask for them and use them. Also Budget! dont use all your funds in the first semester, save up for a great spring break

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PN H

Bates College, Lewiston, Estados Unidos
Arte, Grado, Acuerdo de universidad

Gastos

Fuente de financiación principal:

Beca privada

Otras fuentes de financiación:

Familia

Oportunidades de trabajo:

Trabajé informalmente (dinero en mano)

Costumbres personales de gasto

Because the pound is stronger than the dollar and London is the most expensive city in the world.

Viajar, Teléfono, Alojamiento, Comida, Vida nocturna, General:

Más caro que en casa.

Disponibilidad de material estudiantil

Libros de segunda mano

Enseres de segunda mano

Ropa de cama de segunda mano

Administrativo

Dinero de casa

Comentario personal

Cook. If you don't, learn. Drink up before getting in the club. The phone system is run by facists. Beware... I had English Collection agencies after me a full year after leaving.

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