study abroad 101: how to budget while studying abroad

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This week on the blog I’ll be continuing my “Study Abroad 101” series with a not-as-fun post, but one that’s really important: how to budget your money while studying abroad.  While figuring out where you’re going to study abroad is fun, the next steps—like figuring out how to pay for four months in another country—can be a more difficult conversation to have.

This blog post will cover how to budget your money once you’re actually abroad.  If you’re looking for my tips on how to budget for studying abroad (like scholarships, etc) check out Part I of this series on how to choose a study abroad program!

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study abroad 101: how to choose a study abroad program

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So you want to go abroad.

Welcome to the best decision of your life!!!!! I can confidently say that the summer/semester/year/??? that you spend in a foreign country will be one of the most rewarding and challenging times of your life thus far.

Today on the blog, I’m starting a little series called “Study Abroad 101,” a four-part series to help you make your decision and preparation for studying abroad just a little bit easier!

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alaskan adventure

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In May, my mom, grandparents, and I set off for an adventure unlike any we’d taken before: a cruise to Alaska!  None of us had ever been to Alaska or on a big cruise ship, so it was a new experience for all of us—and we absolutely loved every minute of it!  Today I’m sharing with you our cruising adventure: where we went and what we saw, and I’ll share some tips for anyone looking to take a cruise in the future!

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salzburg, austria // a weekend trip guide

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After a trip to Salzburg, I can confidently say that this little city is easily on my top ten (if not my top five) favorite cities, ever.  I absolutely fell in love with it and would love to go back one day in a heartbeat!  We spent a weekend there which was just about perfect–enough time to see all the main sites and explore the city, but just long enough to not get bored!  I always say that I’d rather go somewhere again because I didn’t see everything than feel like I’ve exhausted the city and its sights.

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budapest, hungary // a weekend guide

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As part of our class, we spent four days in Budapest studying gentrification and the built environment to provide a contrast to our main research sites in Vienna.  We were also given ample time for sightseeing!

Special thanks to my dad for coming along on this weekend adventure and for being a great recommender of museums, his colleague for providing some incredibly helpful tips on what to see and where to stay, and my group for giving this post some first-hand knowledge of the nightlife scene!

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