April 21, 2009
So I emailed Cassie recently, the individual whose also going abroad with me. It turns out that because we are only going to be in Oxford for one semester we're having our living arrangements given to us. That's a great thing. Now I don't have to worry about locations, due dates and the people around me. It will probably be a community of exchange students.
It turns out there's a third person going...I'm not sure if I should send her a creepy/awkward email to let her know that there are two others. Probably would be nice for her to have some connections with people who are also going.
I'm going to have to figure out finances over the summer. Firstly I need to know how banking will work. Should I set up a bank account with a bank there? Will my bank have connections or agreements with a local bank? Will I have to live off of my credit card? (I hate using my credit card, I really do.)
Secondly I need to apply for OSAP, which is the Ontario government loan/grant fund for university students. I need to apply and they'll loan me money that's interest free until after graduation. My one room mate says I shouldn't but my parents will help me pay it back and it's not like I'm asking for a lot of money. I'll be able to pay it back. I don't have any worries about that.
Thirdly I'm applying for scholarship. I've got the one through my dad's work and another one for students on exhchange to Britain that's due in August. I'm going to be looking for more as well.
Fourthly, I'm working my ass off! Living in England is expensive and while I will be recieving some help from my parents I don't want to rely on them too heavily.
Wish me luck!
I'll be sure to keep you all updated!!
:: Julianne ::
