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6) Student Time, Money & Energy Management
Budgeting on student income
The US is very expensive. As an international student, you are usually limited to working 20 hours a week on campus. You must be careful with your cash.
- Use the Needs vs. Wants rule. Your rent, phone bill, and basic groceries are needed. Eating out every day is a want. Use your
.eduemail address for everything! It gets you cheaper Amazon Prime, Spotify, and even discounts on laptops. - Learn to cook three simple meals. Eating at home can save you $300 to $500 a month. That is money you can use for professional clothes or travel to a career fair.
Free Income: Top tips on how to save money as an international student in the US
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