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• Flights

  Have questions about student flight discounts, prices, and more? Ask away!

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  Hey Natasha, Getting student discount flights is something most students look for while booking their flight tickets. So here are a few tips on how to fly cheap that you could use while booking flights to study abroad. It is advised to look for flights well in advance (atleast 9 months prior) for you to get the best discounts in flights. Check for websites that provide student discounts over the price stated Find out which is the cheapest place near you to fly from Book connecting flights for cheaper fares Try looking for refundable airfares so that in case of an emergency you don't loose your money. There's a blog about some super helpful flight tips for students(https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/travel-tips-for-students-flying-abroad/) that you can take a look at.
• Accomodation

  Want more information about accommodation options abroad? Find it here!

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  A decision like that depends upon a variety of factors. What i can help you with is making an informed decision so here are the advantages of both: Living on campus: a. Accessibility: laboratories, gyms, libraries etc are much more close to you. b. Social Life: Students closer to campus can spend more time there which helps building friendships and connections in some cases c. Security: Staying on campus with the provision of campus security, gives you a safer feeling than staying off campus. Living of Campus: a. Personal Liberty: students living of campus generally enjoy more independence then those on campus b. Space and Privacy: for those living on campus having personal space becomes an issue as college dorms can become really noisy at times. This is a bg advantage for those who like there own space c. Availability: staying off campus means you're exposed to much more which helps a lot. You could read more about it on this blog(https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/on-campus-vs-off-campus-what-should-international-students-choose/)
• Forex

  Have questions about foreign exchange options while studying abroad? Ask them here!

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  Hey there! While there are many methods of transferring money while studying abroad, here are the most common methods of doing so. Your Bank: Your own bank can help you transfer money, but they generally charge high-interest rates to do so. E-Transfers: some institutions allow people to transfer money online to other people. To transfer money to international accounts you shall need a SWIFT or IBAN number. Paypal: Paypal could also be a method that you could transfer money through. they generally charge about 3-4% of the transfer as commission for it though. Cash: Cash could also be a method through which you could transfer money. This is generally not encouraged as it is highly unsafe to transfer money through the mail or other means abroad.