San Francisco is considered one of the most vibrant cities, especially for ambitious and creative minds. Even though living here comes with a 71% higher cost of living than the US average, with proper planning, one can easily live here on budget. The typical cost of living in San Francisco ranges from $2,600 to $4,200/month. This guide explains how one can find affordable student housing […]
Sunday night. The fan is spinning uselessly against the heat. Your laptop is open, two tabs side by side: one says UCAS, the other says Common App. And right on cue, your parents ask the question you’ve been dodging all week: “So… UK or America?” No pressure. You already know you want Computer Science. That’s fixed. Everything else feels […]
You’ve found your student room in a faraway country, and the rent seems fair. You’re almost ready to sign. Then your landlord tells you the four words that terrify first renters everywhere: “Hydro costs extra.” Hydro? Isn’t that a river? That’s something in your blended drink, isn’t it? Relax. Welcome to Canada, where your power bill aliases itself. If you are a renter for the […]
The feeling of landing without a clue of your accommodation A very vivid memory I have is sitting by the baggage claim at Auckland Airport, surrounded by my suitcases, searching for places to stay on my phone and simply not understanding what was going on around me. I had just arrived from India, was registered […]
Have dreams of going to university in Texas? Well, you are far from being alone in doing so. Students come to study in Denton because of its great reputation in terms of universities, vibrant music scene, affordable living, and unique Texan lifestyle. However, the real deal of living in a new country could seem like a challenge […]
Graduation hands you a cap, a gown, and a photo you’ll never actually print, and then, without warning, a second, much scarier piece of paper: your first payslip, standing next to your first rent bill, staring each other down like two people who clearly don’t like each other. Nobody puts that on the graduation stage. Here’s […]