By Isabel
23 August 2022


Funding for exchange can be burdensome for students since they have no income. Below shows 4 ways that make funding for exchange more manageable.

1. Go for cheap ticket deals. So I took a shot at Malaysia Airlines on my flight from Singapore. Seriously. The flight tickets were half the price of the 2nd cheapest airline ticket- less than SGD500 for a one-way ticket. What’s there to lose? (A life, maybe.) Okay so if you value your life too much, you should probably stick to the safer option.

2. Take a shot at applying for exchange scholarships! You never know your chances of obtaining one, even if your grades are mediocre. I tried, and just when I least I expected it, I got it! I am so beyond thankful on so many levels.

3. I keep a record of my expenses- every single one of it.

 

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4. Cook your own meals! I was really looking forward to cooking my meals because I never have the chance to take full control of the kitchen (mum’s territory). Now that grocery shopping and cooking are under my purview, I realise I can cover the meals in a day at a mere cost of SGD2-4. That is PER DAY!

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I can’t elaborate much on travelling out because it has only been 3 weeks since starting studying abroad, and I’m stuck in France until I’m done with my compulsory medical check up, but I will definitely write about it in the months to come. Read more about travel budget tips here!

You can reduced the cost of exchange with these tips! Share your own travel experience in the comment below! Sign up at Flying Chalks to receive more travel tips from us!