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Lucenzo

Ecole Supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique, Lyon, France
Ingénierie, Master, Erasmus

Frais

Principale source de financement:

Famille

Autres sources de financement:

Bourse officielle<br> Bourse ERASMUS<br> Autres

Opportunités d'emploi:

J'ai travaillé pendant mon séjour

Dépenses habituelles

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.

Vie nocturne, Général, Logement:

Plus cher que chez moi

Alimentation, Voyager, Téléphone:

Aussi cher que chez moi

Accés au matériel scolaire

Livres d'occasion

Appareils d'occasion

Linge de lit d'occasion

Démarches administratives

Retrait d'argent

Commentaire personnel

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, Etats-Unis
Photographie, Licence, Accord universitaire

Frais

Principale source de financement:

Famille

Autres sources de financement:

Famille

Opportunités d'emploi:

Je n'avais pas le droit de travailler

Dépenses habituelles

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

Téléphone, Voyager, Général, Vie nocturne, Alimentation:

Plus cher que chez moi

Logement:

Aussi cher que chez moi

Accés au matériel scolaire

Livres d'occasion

Appareils d'occasion

Linge de lit d'occasion

Démarches administratives

Retrait d'argent

Commentaire personnel

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, Etats-Unis
Geography, Licence, JYA

Frais

Principale source de financement:

Autres

Autres sources de financement:

Autres

Opportunités d'emploi:

Je n'avais pas le droit de travailler

Dépenses habituelles

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!

Logement, Voyager, Alimentation:

Plus cher que chez moi

Téléphone, Général, Vie nocturne:

Aussi cher que chez moi

Accés au matériel scolaire

Livres d'occasion

Appareils d'occasion

Linge de lit d'occasion

Démarches administratives

Retrait d'argent

Commentaire personnel

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

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Stephallen

Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, Etats-Unis
Archéologie, Licence, Indépendant

Frais

Principale source de financement:

Famille

Autres sources de financement:

Famille<br> Mes propres économies

Opportunités d'emploi:

J'ai travaillé pendant mon séjour

Dépenses habituelles

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

Vie nocturne, Général, Alimentation, Logement, Voyager, Téléphone:

Plus cher que chez moi

Accés au matériel scolaire

Livres d'occasion

Appareils d'occasion

Ordinateurs / internet

Démarches administratives

Retrait d'argent

Commentaire personnel

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, Etats-Unis
Art, Licence, Accord universitaire

Frais

Principale source de financement:

Bourse privée

Autres sources de financement:

Famille

Opportunités d'emploi:

Petits boulots (payé cash)

Dépenses habituelles

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

Voyager, Téléphone, Logement, Alimentation, Général, Vie nocturne:

Plus cher que chez moi

Accés au matériel scolaire

Livres d'occasion

Appareils d'occasion

Linge de lit d'occasion

Démarches administratives

Retrait d'argent

Commentaire personnel

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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