Category Stories: Money Matters
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Four Ways to Make Study Abroad Happen on a Budget
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As a low-income student, I didn’t think study abroad would be an option for me, but with encouragement from my study abroad advisor, I applied to a few programs. When I was accepted to the IFSA London program at King’s College, I was hesitant, knowing I couldn’t afford London prices for five months. Thankfully, with…
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How to Organize Independent Travel on a Budget
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Looking back on my semester abroad in Mérida, Mexico, one of the things I’m most proud of and would recommend to anyone is to organize some trips by yourself to places you want to explore nearby. My travels to nearby towns and states were both unforgettable travel opportunities and a big area of personal growth…
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If You Ain’t Got No Money… That’s Alright
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Financial Aid Office Congratulations! You’ve just gotten accepted into your dream study abroad experience. You can now utilize the packing and shopping lists you made five months prior when fantasizing about this happening, and buy your pending Amazon cart— oh wait, what’s that? You never thought you’d get this far and have no idea where…
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How to Make Study Abroad Possible
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How to Make Study Abroad Possible I understand really well what it means to have to constantly worry about having enough money to support myself. As a low-income student and having to work part-time job in college to subsidize my study expenses, I used to long to study in another country, but I always dismissed…
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Feeling Like a Freshman Abroad
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Feeling Like a Freshman Abroad Now studying abroad in the heart of London, I have realized how much the start of this new experience reminds me of my experience as a first-generation student at my home campus. Finding Your Way at Home Entering your home university for the first time as a first generation college…
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How One Student Budgeted for Groceries in Prague
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My number one expense in Prague so far has been food. No matter how you slice, bargain, or spare, food expenses will be your greatest constant and it is worth learning how to better manage those costs. When we budget we often do so in terms of the prices of goods we’re used to; when…
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Pack for a Semester in One Bag. Here’s How.
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You’re studying abroad! For me, my study abroad experience was my first time leaving the country. I had many questions on my mind: how to best travel on a budget, how to deal with homesickness, how to apply for scholarships or insurance abroad, how to get around in a foreign country, and so many more. If you are like me, you may have a similar abundance…
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So You Want to Go Abroad? Tips I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
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Set a Budget! [caption id="attachment_1122916" align="alignright" width="300"] Doing some shopping in London[/caption] This is something that you will hear over and over again but it is very important. It can be very easy to get carried away by all of the amazing things that you will experience. Keep in mind this is also okay, if…
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Saving Money in London
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Studying abroad can be quite expensive, especially if you’ll be living in an expensive city such as London. Here are some tips for saving money in London! Create a Budget Before you start your semester, plan a weekly budget with an estimate of how much you plan to spend each week and on what. It’s okay…
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How I Spent Less Money Abroad than at my Home Institution
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As a low-income student, I was worried that studying abroad would break my bank. I believed going abroad not only meant I needed to spend tons of money on flights, housing, and food but also put a lot of effort into budgeting to prevent inordinate costs. My fear stopped me from even considering it a…
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