Studying the US can prove to be expensive for international
students. There are many hidden costs of studying in the US based college that
many may not be aware of apart from the tuition fees. Generally, the mainly
known charges includes tuition and fees, room and accommodation and books and
supplies. There are many other hidden charges which students are not aware of.
These may include the following;
Studying the US can prove to be expensive for international
students. There are many hidden costs of studying in the US based college that
many may not be aware of apart from the tuition fees. Generally, the mainly
known charges includes tuition and fees, room and accommodation and books and
supplies. There are many other hidden charges which students are not aware of.
These may include the following;
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Meals at the school canteen
or student center
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Laundry for students
clothes and bedding
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Transportation for students
towards specific events such as study trips and outings
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Technical and library
charges for the purchase of library cards that facilitates the computing,
photocopying services, WiFi and smartphones.
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Extra curricular activities
such as students health fees, athletics, student activity, orientation
activity, matriculation and graduation.
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Other charges includes
Car/Gas insurance, Health Insurance, Bus pass and parking slot.
These hidden costs many not look significant but they are
important to a students life and stay in
college. It is therefore imperative to add up everything before joining college
in order to eliminate any inconveniences.
These costs also tend to rise unexpectedly without any notice because
they are done by the third party who are contracted by the university or
college.