THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009
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von Rogers, Chicago setudied abroad one sum-Cambridge and another or in Rome. In both places, said, she did not have the age of being close to her he was provided with a free the program. The room and meal costs were also the study abroad fee, trade if easier to manage away. Group travel exo provided, although stuin extra fee if they wanted
venture away from the out travel smart and cheap," could stay in hostels, which up as 40 dollars a night. excuse of being a student a lot of discounts."
Along with traveling cheaply, Rogers would buy groceries to reduce the cost of eating out.
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Eliza Smithson, Shawnee junior, is studying in Ireland this summer. Like Rogers, she said she bought groceries ahead of time.
"I try to be super cheap when it comes to food," Smithson said. "When I'm out, I opt for bread and cheese, or a croissant and Nutella. They are served at most restaurants, cafes or grocery stores and are delicious and cheap."
Smithson said she also kept a good record of what she spent.
"I have a big excel spreadsheet where I've broken down all my estimated costs, ground transportation, flights, food, souvenirs, phone costs, etc." Smithson said. "Every time I spend money, I save the receipt or make a quick note of it. When I get home I simply type it into the spreadsheet and I can track how much I am spending. I am able to see how much I've spent each week, how much I've spent overall, and how I need to plan for the future."
Smithson also said she tried to keep a positive attitude about the economy, and
"I take advantage of the economy — things are super cheap right now."
said that some aspects had worked to her advantage.
ELIZA SMITHSON
Shawnee junior
"I take advantage of the economy — things are super cheap right now," Smithson said. "I'm flying to Prague for 22 Euro and to Rome for another 22 Euro. It's a
steal of a deal."
students.
Lorenz said students should look at the areas of the world they were interested in and come to the OSA to work out an economic plan. She said peer advisors that had participated in the programs were willing to work with students. Financial aid and scholarships based on merit and need are also available to interested
Regardless of the situation, Lorenz said she and other administrators still had faith in study abroad programs. D12
"I do not think KU will ever move away from the International experience. The University will work really hard to keep it that way," Lorenz said. "Students need to realize that they can have a meaningful experience for much cheaper than they think."
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in front of the Piazza de Poppo in Rome, Italy. With the study abroad program and went sight
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Conner Hinderks, Leawood senior, right center, poses with friends at the Tokyo Disney Land in Japan. Hinderks participated in the study abroad program in Japan last year where he was able to travel for a cheap price.
Matt Dunlap, Horton senior, studied in Costa Rica for six months. He said living with a host family cut back on expenses because he didn't have to pay for most of his meals.
Conner Hinderks, Leawood senior, poses with the Colonel Sanders outside of a KFC in Hirastuka. Hindersks studied abroad last summer in Japan.
Eliza Smithson, Shawnee junior, right, studies abroad in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. Smithson and friends participated in the study abroad program this summer in Dublin, Ireland.