Expenses Reviews
4.25 / 5 based on 125 reviews
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Lsong
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because my stay was temporary, I did not want to invest in items such as microwaves, television, car etc. Therefore, the expenses were short but expensive.
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Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Christof B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
living space was more expensive; food was way cheaper
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Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
don't go out every day
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Michael R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate of Euro fell down considerably, and so did the German Mark. The best advice is to bring US dollars...piles of it!:) In Seoul, which is a gigantic metropolis of 12 million people, the money goes out very fast!
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Travel, Overall, Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Watch your budget...just like anywhere else.
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Joost H
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
Cheaper economy
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Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Travel, Food, Overall, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get a Korean bank account so you can easily transfer money. Not all ATM's are able to do international money withdrawels.
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Anna
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Stuff here is pretty cheap.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eat Korean food! It's so much cheaper and tastier than Western food.
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Eric L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Travel, Telephone, Food, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
An account can be opened easily for free and a banking card is given to you immediately.
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