<p>Hi people i am an international student...
Actually I am applying in all the public universities coz of shortage of funds.
I am applying in SUNY, MSU etc.
Actually i just wanted to ask is it possible to earn ur own living from the part time jobs and still save on some money for tution fees??
Coz int'l students just have 20 hrs per week to work in part times..So is it possible to cover up the living costs with the amount earned with these jobs???
Thanx..
Hope to c a reply soon
TC</p>
<p>any1 help me with this.....</p>
<p>Choose the right job. One thing to do is work part time about 20 hours per week and that will help with finances but I'm sure you'll have a lot of loans etc. I don't know how much aid international students get. But the average university is going to charge about 6000$ per year for a dorm. 20 hours per week of work is generally about $200-300 per week depending where you live. Therefore, your take should be around $720-810 per month after taxes. That's if you get a decent job in an office. Versus some retail/fastfood mumbo jumbo where you'll take home significantly less. There's always the opportunity to start your own business online or offline. One of the keys is to start a business where you delegate much of your work. You don't want to be the one actually doing the work while in college. That's the misconception that most people have about starting a business. If you want to spend your time doing something other than selling stuff, hire someone to do it for you. Trust me, its as easy as I have just said. Think about services, what service can you provide to someone in exchange for money. Then think about who you can train and how much you would pay someone. Then start your business, work for yourself and then train others to work for you. Once you figure that out, think big, advertise big, recruit big, and expand. Simple as that, you have enough to pay the rent.</p>
<p>if i earn around 700$ per month... den in an year it will be around 8400$.. which i think is sufficient for living expenses... thanx for ur help JPN.. but the business thing is bit too much for me...i want to concentrate on my studies as i m opting for CS and i guess its not an easy field.. so the bottom line is work hard ...spend less and save more... and ya some1 in the forums also told me that if u get a good GPA in the following years.. then he/she might get a scholarship from the school itself.. which i feel is a very good oppurtunity for me to cover up the costs and at the same time focus on my studies too.... anyways thanx JPN for that informational reply
Take care
Budy..</p>
<p>myworld -- another thing to look at is the cost of the school and living areas. CS is available at many schools -- you could see what schools are most affordable and if any offer scholarships to internationals. You don't have to go to to the very best/most expensive.</p>
<p>Living expenses can really add up -- look at schools where you are not required to live on campus. sharing an apartment with several others may be cramped, but you can save a bundle. You can also save quite a bit of money by cooking your own food. </p>
<p>Finding a campus with good public transportation will help -- you won't need a car that way.</p>
<p>What about going to a community college in a lower cost of living area, living on your own (sharing an apartment or house) and then transferring after two years? That would really save money -- and you end up with the same degree in the end.</p>
<p>There are many excellent community college out there, costs vary so you have to check, and many offer guaranteed transfer to great state universities.</p>
<p>If you are thinking of going to a costly college and working to put yourself through with the addition of loans -- I think you don't have a clue how difficult that will be.</p>
<p>myworld00: my estimated earnings is just what I have experienced living in Orange County. Earnings will vary significantly outside of california. Generally, you'll be paid more on the coasts of America but the living expenses are much higher. 700 per month is not nearly enough to live in Orange County/Los Angeles because rent alone for a single room is generally 400-500 per month. The earnings will just cover rent/food. The rest will have to be loans, vehicle insurance, maintanence, books, cell phone, misc necessities etc. I'd try to pull in about 1200-1500 per month if you planned to live in a single room(in california). And that's edging it.</p>
<p>CS is a good major because you can start a computer repair business. Installing software etc at $35-40 per hour sure beats getting paid $10 per hour filing documents at some office. Just my take though, I tend to urge the business route versus working for someone else.</p>
<p>thanx both u guys ....actually i am applying in universities in New York, California and Michigan... i know california and New york are really expensive but thats where we do get good jobs too..... And getting into good schools is what i consider a better option rather than going to a community college and then transferring from there. I know that will save a lot of money but still i feel goin to less expensive good schools is much better... Take SUNY stony brook for that matter... fees is around $10,600....Its just the living expenses that are bothering me...I know ill be really cramped up for all the 4 years but i dnt have any other choice...JPNguyen- I think ill have to consider all that u said only when i come there...
and 1 thing more...I have got like 8-9 months of spare time right now... So are there any computer languages or any other courses that i should take up that will help me get a good part time job or for that matter help me earn good money in CS field????</p>
<p>You could probably get your A+ certification which would prepare you for entry level technical customer service jobs. Technical cs usually pays around $12-15 per hour. Most well paying positions require a BA or atleast junior standing for a good internship that leads to a higher paying position.</p>