Category Stories: Money Matters
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5 Tips on Making Wellington Wallet-Friendly
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[caption id="attachment_13013" align="alignright" width="225"] Making Wellington wallet-friendly.[/caption] For me, budgeting became a natural thing to do in college, ever since my first year. Being on my own made me realize just how much things could cost, especially if I wanted to become more independent and didn’t want to solely rely on my parents’ support. College…
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Conquering Dublin Buses
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Many American students are not used to relying on public transportation to get them where they need to go. However, with a few tips, I can inform you on how to master conquering Dublin buses in no time!In West Lafayette, IN, where I study at Purdue, the only buses students ride keep us within campus.…
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Saving Money on London Public Transportation
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Welcome to the city that has a “tube” and monstrous looking buses. The first thing I realized after taking my first trip by tube was how expensive the London public transportation can be—specifically in relation to New York, since that’s where I’m from. I will break this up into ways to save money on London…
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My Immersion Story: Finding Community Abroad
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“Not only did finding a community help my mental health, it showed me a way of life I’m happiest living — I fell in love with my friends, I fell in love with the city and I fell in love with my time abroad [in Melbourne].” https://youtu.be/q7SV9LS2dxI Paige S. | Biology, Anthropology & Public Policy…
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Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget While Abroad
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Here are some tips on eating healthy on a budget while abroad. It might be quite difficult to live in London and not spend thousands of pounds on food alone – the money you could otherwise spend on city exploration and traveling (trust me, I spent around 200 dollars on groceries in my first week). But…
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Do’s and Don’ts of Study Abroad in Costa Rica
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As I finish up my semester here in Costa Rica, I’ve been taking more and more time to reflect upon the culture that I’ve integrated myself in through the IFSA Universidad Nacional Partnership. Costa Rica and studying abroad have their quirks, but you stop noticing them after a while. These differences became starker to me…
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How to take Care of Afro Hair in London
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My first question when I arrived in London was: Where am I going to get my hair cut? I usually go to my local barbershop in Brooklyn, so as someone new to the neighborhood, I had to ask around before I found a barber I could frequent. Thankfully, there are many different options for styling…
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First Generation Abroad
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Is it Possible? It had always been a dream of mine to study abroad every since my older brother did so in Beijing. I was obviously stressed out about how I could possibly afford it. I searched my college’s financial assistance websites and applied for all the scholarships I could find. I also, applied for…
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Saving Money in Costa Rica
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Managing money abroad is always a topic of stress, regardless of one’s financial status. No matter how much leeway you have with your budget, it’s always best to err on the side of saving money. Here are some tips I’ve found helpful in saving money in Costa Rica: Before you go The first step to…
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A Quick Guide to London Fashion
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London is a vibrant city teeming with opportunities for creativity. I have my own clothing brand, and so upon arrival to London, getting a hold on what London fashion had to offer was paramount to me. The British pound is stronger than the U.S. dollar, so some places tend to be expensive. I tried to…
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