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STUDYING IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
SAVING MONEY
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I have come to realise that however good one’s level
in English might be, all international students struggle
when it comes to their course preparation. Very often
though, the problems stem from the fact that we lack
confidence when it comes to expressing ourselves in
an environment where English is spoken fluently by
everyone. I often held back from speaking in classes
because I felt insecure in expressing myself in front of
other native speakers.
Studying abroad can often be an expensive endeavour.
You suddenly become independent and all the costs
that are otherwise covered by your parents are all of
sudden your responsibility. It is usually when you
realise how much resources it take to live comfortably
in today’s highly commercialised world. Whether you
take a side job or are focused solely on your studies,
there is a certain sense of guilt when it comes to
spending money.
Nothing comes easily to us without us
trying to improve ourselves and without
patience. Sometimes it takes longer to
improve your confidence and skills but you
will find that as long as you put effort in it on
a daily basis, a positive result is guaranteed.
Speak with people as much as possible,
take notes in seminars, write down even the
littlest things, and do not hesitate to speak
up when you have something to say. You
will find that the most criticism you receive
is the one you point towards yourself.
You will find that in most European countries,
as it is in the UK, being a student has a lot
of perks and advantages. If you research
properly you can find that most shops,
supermarkets, food chains and other services
offer student discounts. If you need to catch
some type of public transport to reach your
campus, you would probably benefit from
having a student travel card for a reduced
price in tickets. Taking advantage of those
benefits, however small they might seem,
will save you a lot of money in the long term.
2019/20
93
STUDYING IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
SAVING MONEY
TOP TIP
TOP TIP
I have come to realise that however good one’s level
in English might be, all international students struggle
when it comes to their course preparation. Very often
though, the problems stem from the fact that we lack
confidence when it comes to expressing ourselves in
an environment where English is spoken fluently by
everyone. I often held back from speaking in classes
because I felt insecure in expressing myself in front of
other native speakers.
Studying abroad can often be an expensive endeavour.
You suddenly become independent and all the costs
that are otherwise covered by your parents are all of
sudden your responsibility. It is usually when you
realise how much resources it take to live comfortably
in today’s highly commercialised world. Whether you
take a side job or are focused solely on your studies,
there is a certain sense of guilt when it comes to
spending money.
Nothing comes easily to us without us
trying to improve ourselves and without
patience. Sometimes it takes longer to
improve your confidence and skills but you
will find that as long as you put effort in it on
a daily basis, a positive result is guaranteed.
Speak with people as much as possible,
take notes in seminars, write down even the
littlest things, and do not hesitate to speak
up when you have something to say. You
will find that the most criticism you receive
is the one you point towards yourself.
You will find that in most European countries,
as it is in the UK, being a student has a lot
of perks and advantages. If you research
properly you can find that most shops,
supermarkets, food chains and other services
offer student discounts. If you need to catch
some type of public transport to reach your
campus, you would probably benefit from
having a student travel card for a reduced
price in tickets. Taking advantage of those
benefits, however small they might seem,
will save you a lot of money in the long term.
