As promised, I have broken down my estimated expenses from my semester at Rouen Business School. These expenses are from my own experience and many not necessarily reflect the cost of an average lifestyle on exchange.
My Estimated Budget:
Travel (Transportation, Accommodation, Food, Entertainment)
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$2,650
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Residence
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$2,000
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Food and Drinks
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$1,050
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Return Airfare to France
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$1,000
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Miscellaneous Expenses (laundry, toiletries, etc.)
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$400
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Supplementary Insurance
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$250
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Taxi to/from Airport
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$175
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Bus Pass
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$130
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Cell Phone
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$100
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Total Costs:
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$7,755
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It should also be important to note that this budget outlines the
major costs associated with my exchange experience. These prices are reflected in Canadian
dollars and may fluctuate due to chances in exchange rate, the prices of goods,
as well as more advanced booking of trips.
These major costs could easily be decreased through less traveling
throughout Europe, less eating out, and choosing a more economical
residence. The calculated cost of
residence also included a deposit (or approximately $340) that may be returned
to you if your room is in good condition upon your departure at Rouen.
Activities at Rouen:
Sports:
Rouen Dragons – French ice hockey team that plays in the
national French hockey league. For tickets and more information, visit www.rouenhockeyelite76.com
Rouen Huskies – French baseball team that plays at the
highest level of baseball in France. For
tickets and more information, visit www.rouenbaseball76.com
Rouen FC – French football club that plays at the third
level of football in France. For more
information, visit www.fcrouen.net
Student Associations:
Cultures’ Connection – A student organization that organizes
trips to various cities as well as parties for exchange students. Like the group on Facebook to find out about
their upcoming events at http://www.facebook.com/cultures.connection.rbs.
Ready 2 Rouenble – A student organization that hosts various
sporting leagues for students. For more
information, visit their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ready2rouenble.
Entertainment:
Rouen Go Karting – Rouen has an indoor Go Karting track that
you can ride on. For more information,
visit http://www.rouen-espace-karting.fr/
Docks 76 – A large commercial mall with 80 different
stores. For information, visit www.docks76.com
Cinéma Rouen – A cinema in the Docks 76 mall in Rouen. It
features a variety of different movies and occasionally has one movie that airs
in English if you start to miss English Hollywood films. For information, visit
http://www.cinemasgaumontpathe.com/cinemas/cinema-pathe-docks-76/
Nightlife:
Delirium Café Rouen – A new bar in Rouen that features 200
different beers and 20 beers on tap. For
more information, check out their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/DELIRIUM-CAFE-ROUEN/212918248774114.
Boîte à Bière – Similar to Delirium Café, this bar features
a wide selection of beers. Visit their website at www.laboiteabieres.fr.
O’Kallaghan’s – A typical Irish pub in the city of
Rouen. For more information, visit http://www.cityvox.fr/bars-et-boites_rouen/o-kallaghan-s_200000113/Avis-Lieu.
Emporium Galorium – A smaller bar in an older house in
Rouen. For more information, visit their
facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emporium-Galorium/19463199379?sk=wall.
Highlands Café Rouen – A traditional British style pub in
the historical center or Rouen. For more
information, visit their website at www.highlands-rouen.com.
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