In spite of the favorable euro-dollar exchange rate housing is still more expensive than in Austria. The price level at the bars around campus is very low (probably due to the high competition between bars). Wireless telephone systems are backward compared to Europe and rather expensive. Local calls via landphones are free. Calling via the Internet (Skype) becomes an important way of communication (especially for making calls to Europe). The main reason for an overall increase of expenditures compared to the usual way of living is travelling.
Leer más >
Alojamiento, Viajar, General:
Más caro que en casa.
Comida:
Igual de caro que en casa.
Teléfono, Vida nocturna:
Menos caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Libros de segunda mano
Enseres de segunda mano
Ordenadores / internet
Administrativo
Dinero de casa
Comentario personal
Almost everything is paid by credit card. This seems to be a good idea as it is cheaper than withdrawing cash. If cash is withdrawn, I'd recommend withdrawing a large ammount at once (due to the ATM fees)
I had no telephone connection -> no costs
As I live with my family at home, of course the cost for accommodation were new for me and being abroad should be used to travel around -> more costs for travelling
Leer más >
Comida, Alojamiento, Viajar, General:
Más caro que en casa.
Vida nocturna:
Igual de caro que en casa.
Teléfono:
Menos caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Libros de segunda mano
Enseres de segunda mano
Ordenadores / internet
Administrativo
Dinero de casa
Comentario personal
the required books - even on a second-hand basis - are pretty expensive, institutes or libraries are very friendly - easy to check out books but I have to be quick, only limited number of books available!
i travelled a lot and i went out more often than i did at home. you can certainly do it cheaper, but maybe it's not that fun...
Leer más >
Alojamiento, Vida nocturna, Viajar, General:
Más caro que en casa.
Comida, Teléfono:
Igual de caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Libros de segunda mano
Enseres de segunda mano
Ordenadores / internet
Administrativo
Dinero de casa
Comentario personal
most books turned out to be unnecessary, but teachers will tell you you absolutely need them... difficult, because you can never tell. surprise: yes, you pay fees and they're about 450USD. be prepared.
travelling is costly in the US, housing too, other than that i didn't have a phone (okay, therefore i spent less, but the best is that a beer is usually only 2 bucks!
Leer más >
Alojamiento, Viajar, General:
Más caro que en casa.
Comida, Vida nocturna:
Igual de caro que en casa.
Teléfono:
Menos caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Libros de segunda mano
Enseres de segunda mano
Ordenadores / internet
Administrativo
Dinero de casa
Comentario personal
If you have an American bank account, never ever use the overdraft! The banks charge enormous amounts for it, even if it's just a day!
Leer más >
Útil | 0
Karla D
Universidad Santa María La Antigua, Panamá, Panamá Derecho, Posgrado, Independiente
Gastos
Fuente de financiación principal:
Familia
Otras fuentes de financiación:
Familia
Oportunidades de trabajo:
No intenté trabajar
Costumbres personales de gasto
I spent more money in the US because back home I used to live with my family therefore I had no big expenses. And in the US I was living on my own, so I had to pay for everything.
Leer más >
Comida, Alojamiento, Viajar, General:
Más caro que en casa.
Vida nocturna:
Igual de caro que en casa.
Teléfono:
Menos caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Libros de segunda mano
Enseres de segunda mano
Ordenadores / internet
Administrativo
Dinero de casa
Comentario personal
Not really. I spent the amount of money that I thought I was going to spent before going to the US
Dirección: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Swanlund Administration Building, 601 East John Street, Champaign, IL 61820, U.S.A., Urbana-Champaign, IL, Estados Unidos
es
Útil | 0
Gastos
English
Français