Free tuition at China’s Universities and 10 other scholarships for studying abroad in Asia
One of the reasons I chose Beijing University is because of the low tuition. To enroll in one of China’s best universities, it cost me a whopping 13,600 RMB or roughly $2,000. I want to clarify that I’m not rich, and as a 23 year old student, I couldn’t be much further far from it. However, $2,000 for a semester is cheaper than tuition at most community colleges in the U.S., so it’s pretty hard to argue with that price tag. I didn’t think it could get any better until a friend told me that he was going to Beida for free (legally). Continue reading
How to find cheap flights on budget airlines
easyJet - fly anywhere and everywhere
Thanks to budget airlines, the quickest and easiest way to travel Europe (and now many other countries) is by plane. The low-cost carrier godfathers (easyJet and Ryanair) have made it possible to fly from country to country just about anywhere in Europe in under 3 hours. And yes, your plane ticket will be probably be cheaper than the taxi to the airport. If you’re looking for comfort and quality service, you’re in the wrong place. If, however, you don’t want your flight to be the biggest part of your trip expenses, read on. Continue reading
Everything study abroad for the week of May 6, 2012
It’s hard to believe but the last time I wrote one of these the spring semester was barely a month old, and now we’re looking at just a little over a month left. I have to admit I’m somewhat anxious for it to end, partly because class is starting to wear on me, but more so because I’m looking forward to finally doing some serious traveling around the country that I’ve lived in for the past 9 months. Speaking of the awesomeness that is student traveling, we’ve got some news here on The Study Abroad Blog that you’ll probably want to take a look at down below.
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A lesson in study abroad finance from yours truly – eating
This is Part 4 of my series, “50 Ways To Save Money While Studying Abroad”. I love both food and money, which is unfortunate seeing as doing the first means spending the second. While keeping food costs in check can be tough for the average college student, it can be even tougher for study abroad students as our budgets our usually much tighter and our schedules a lot busier. Not to mention, eating out at restaurants (which takes a big chunk out of your wallet) is an important way of experiencing local foods. So how can we afford to eat solid meals that actually taste good without breaking our bank accounts? Continue reading
Because it doesn’t hurt to mix it up while you’re traveling abroad
A place I'd sleep any day
In the past, I’ve called hostels “hotels for student travelers”, and it’s still very true. They’re cheap (most students studying abroad can’t throw down the cash for a queen sized bed and room service every night), and they usually provide everything you need: bed, sheets, a locker, and some sort of breakfast – cornflakes anyone? The truth, however, is that you can find a pretty sweet place to hang your hat even on a budget. Just take a look at that place on the left. Continue reading
One of the reasons I chose Beijing University is because of the low tuition. To enroll in one of China’s best universities, it cost me a whopping 13,600 RMB or roughly $2,000. I want to clarify that I’m not rich, and as a 23 year old student, I couldn’t be much further far from it. However, $2,000 for a semester is cheaper than tuition at most community colleges in the U.S., so it’s pretty hard to argue with that price tag. I didn’t think it could get any better until a friend told me that he was going to Beida for free (legally). Continue reading
I'm a 23 year old college grad, and during my junior year abroad in Scotland, I came to the realization that it's hard to know what you want to do in this world if you've never seen it. With that in mind, I decided to study abroad again during the 2011-12 academic year, this time in Beijing, China. Read more 