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by Global Graduates

 
 
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My phone has roaming free of charge in the EU - should I get a French SIM a...

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What financial help is available for studying in Russia for a semester?

Russia
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How much money will I need to study abroad in Canada?

Savings

I did my year abroad in France in 2012-13, but have been living in Montreal for two years now studying for my MA and now my PhD.With the excellent pound sterling to Canadian dollar exchange rate (almo...

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How do I set up a bank account in France?

Money

Hi Faye,Here are some ways that fellow students have got passed this issue! We can also recommend Transferwise as a really useful way to send money abroad.The TYA Team

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Using currency cards on the year abroad?

Year Abroad

Hi there! I have just spent a year in Switzerland and I found this card from the Post Office incredibly useful! It's so easy to top up online, you can do so from anywhere (so if you had an e...

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What is cheaper having an american bank account or using card abroad?

Bank

Hi Nicola,The cheapest may option may actually be neither! Instead, you could use a currency card, such as this one by Caxton. It's simple to set up and saves you a lot of money on the exchange rate.H...

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What is the best way to open a bank account in Germany?

Banking

It's super easy, there's no need to worry! Just walk into a bank and say 'ich möchte ein bankkonto eröffnen bitte'. Take a form of ID like a driving license or passport. You sign a form and get a ba...

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Financial requirements of a student visa?

USA

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