Fortunately Hannah and I came here together so food shopping for us is just a little cheaper than for someone flying solo. However, Dublin is not a cheap city so here are some tips for those of you in a similar situation.
First of all it is very important to eat in as much as you can. Ordering food or going to restaurants regularly will drain your bank account faster than you think! Take advantage of your groceries and cook your food, this is not only helping you save money but it is also a healthier alternative than eating out. This does not mean that you have to give up on eating in a really good restaurant or trying new cousins, just be mindful and choose wisely! Here are some of our favorite meals: - Soup with cheese and crackers - Whole wheat pasta (with either pesto, tomato sauce, or just butter!) - Whole wheat wrap (chicken, spinach, tomato, pesto & cheese) - Quinoa and benas - Tomato and cucumber salad with turmeric, salt and pepper Some new foods we have tried (and loved!) in Dublin: - Colman's mustard - Fish & Chips (of course!) - Guinness
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Although our motto for studying abroad is travel till you're poor, we still can't forget about school!
Fortunately our classes here in Dublin aren't as tough as we are used to back home, and thanks to how we have arranged our schedule we are able to travel more days of the week than the ones we have to be on campus. This is why we recommend that when doing your schedule abroad, keep in mind that you might want to take a trip for a weekend or perhaps even for a couple more days than that. So organize your time wisely! Put you classes in the middle of the week (Tuesday to Thursday) and have a long weekend to yourself somewhere else! But never forget that you are here to STUDY! Always make sure to know what's going on with all of your classes, the dates of your tests and projects, and make a few friends at the school you are studying in to help you whenever you might need. Additionally, keep your counselor back home updated with your progress if needed to. Don't loose track of your studies! That said, remember that the world is your classroom! Have your eyes and your minds open to everything you see and everyone you meet. We don't only learn from classes and tests and projects, we learn from our experiences, and from other people, foods and cultures, so learn and enjoy! Traveling on a budget doesn't have to be a hassle. The simple way we do it is to first align our priorities, for us the main one is price. Keeping this in mind we begin looking at destinations, mainly ones where we have friends or family. This way we are not only traveling to new cities and visiting our loved ones but we are also saving money on hotels! Once we decide on a destination we choose the days of our travel (again, keeping in mind what will be less expensive). And then we book! It's important to look at all the flight options possible, know what is the cheapest airline that flies from your city and always look at multiple websites (Expedia, Student Universe, Kayak). Dublin, for example has Ryanair, a really cheap and friendly airline. Another helpful tip is to book your ticket the earliest possible to guarantee the best price, even if it means having various trips already booked. Living abroad is an amazing experience, but the best part about it (specially living in Europe) is that traveling doesn't have to be expensive. You don,t have to travel far either, there are a lot of amazing places most people don't even know exist and that are just a drive away. Check out our TOP travel websites!
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