Just to give you a rundown of current costs of my study abroad. Bear in mind that the US dollar is trading at around .75 to 1 Euro. All prices listed are in Euros unless marked otherwise.
- 170/month for rent
- 170 Rent deposit
- 60 Student visa application fee
- 5 Photos for visa application
- 100 Sprachkurs deposit fee (May be refunded, but we’ll see.)
- 150 additional Sprachkurs fee (Might not have to pay if deposit is refunded.)
- 10 U-Card
- 10 Copycard
- 180 Semester tuition (That is correct.)
- 270 (US) Plane ticket
- 210 (US) Insurance
- 100 Frankfurt hostel stay for three nights
- 30 (est) Transport around Frankfurt
- 80 (est) Entertainment in Frankfurt
- 30 RMV pass for March
- 50 Student RMV pass for semester beginning in April
- 25 Registration fee
- 25 Trip fee for April
- 14 Wrong ticket purchased to Marburg
- 19 Right ticket purchased to Marburg
- 100 Various living amenities
- 35 Toiletries/houseware
- 35 Cell-phone
- 25 Calling plan
- 40 Various mistakes made
This does not include daily costs for food, various minor school related purchases, and entertainment. Nor does it include items that I am certain to have forgotten. These past two weeks I have been bleeding money. Thankfully things have stabilised as I have figured out my surroundings a little better.