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A whopping 140K Indian students travel to the United States, hoping for a brighter future by studying in their established universities for a bachelor's and master's degree or more. However, the United States brings its hurdles; it isn't the home country where your caregivers can handle everything for you. The expense of living and economic planning can be a matter of anxiety for newbie students. Please don't take it on your head; we will give you an inch-by-inch breakdown of city-wise costs, housing options, food costs, and other factors affecting your wallet. This article will help you tackle your finances to live a better and cost-friendly life in the US.
The cost of living in the USA and living expenses for international students will range from modest to high, depending on the city, area, and the spending habits you choose to follow while studying there. The cost of livelihood for Indian students can vary from $10,000 to $25,000 per year. The main aspects of price and strategies to handle them effectively are bulleted below.
Locating proper lodging is the most essential part of your expense planning. Students have two main housing options: on-campus and off-campus accommodations.
Food costs vary depending on where you live and your individual preferences.
It's necessary to budget for vehicle expenses if you are living off-campus.
Healthcare in the USA is costly, and international students must have health insurance.
The cost of living varies widely across US cities. Living in an urban city like New York or Los Angeles will be more pricey than living in a city like Houston or Atlanta.
Pre-planning will help you a lot before traveling. This will ensure that your wallet doesn't drain and your brain doesn't take the strain. Knowing your cost will make your life more comfortable as an educational aspirant.
Join the Futurense US Pathway and benefit from a unique program that allows credit transfer between prestigious IIT/IIM institutions and top US universities.
Some favored options among Indian students include New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago. Small towns or suburban areas with good universities can also help your wallet.
Indian students need to know their job type and its legality. Students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week, which is part-time on campus.
In the USA, housing for students has an all-inclusive bill for electricity. This includes Wi-Fi, Water, Air Conditioning, Gas, and other necessities.
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“Talking about building teams, I feel Futurense is playing a crucial role in it by providing tech talent that fits like the perfect piece in the jigsaw puzzle.”
“Stepping beyond the traditional way of hiring resources, training them, and then deploying them to me is one of the best processes that Futurense has.”
“Worked at a very low-paying job but couldn’t complain as my skills were not up to the mark. Futurense saved me with their “get paid to learn” model.”
“Honestly, I was sceptical at first. But the Tech Talk series changed my mind.. And I couldn’t have done any better than with Futurense!”
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