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Hi,
I'm a master student who would like to complete a phD at memorial university, and I have many questions in my mind. Money is a big concern for me, since I don't have much saving, and the whole phD thing will go away if I don't have enough money to keep me going. 1. I have asked the university about how much I should have in my bank account to show that I can support my education, I didn't get any answers yet, any ideas? 2. I was thinking about on-campus housing , burton's pond apartment which cost 1822 CAD per semester, that means 610 CAD per month(including electricity , internet access, and it is written in their website that it is minutes waking from the campus, so no transportation fees), that seems good, right?, though I don't like the idea of sharing the bathroom with 3 people:uhh: , I'm just not used to it. 3.I think that Cooking my own food will cost less than the meal plan, which is ranging from 2140-2300 CAD, since there is a kitchen in burton's pond apartment, not that I am a great cook, I guess mac and cheese will do the job :tup:. 4. What should I expect for a monthly living expense? , the average please, keep in mind that I have a weak point for coffee shop, but I will cut them down if I have to. 5. The international student can get a job after 6 months of school, of course it should be part time wither in-campus or off- campus, so is it easy to get a job after 6 months? how much I'll get paid, approximately? 6. Can I pursue my pharmacy license with the student visa, is it legal?, I read that it takes 3 exams and approximately 2 years of training to get the license, so if it is ok to pursue my license while doing my phD, will I get paid through the 2 years of training? and how much would that be?, how is the pharmacy job market in St. John's ?, and , how much is the salary of a licensed pharmacist? thanks in advance and excuse my poor english. |
I can only help with 2-4.
On-campus housing is much cheaper than off-campus housing if you plan to live alone. It is more expensive, however, than renting and sharing a house with 2-3 other students. The Burton's Pond apartments are part of the overall campus so it's definitely within walking distance of your classes. If you're comfortable cooking your own meals, it's almost certainly cheaper and healthier. There are also fast food chains on campus, as well as a Chinese specialty store if that interests you. Your monthly expenses can vary tremendously depending on what you enjoy doing. There are lots of free activities, but there are lots of coffee shops, etc., as well. If you're just getting coffee while out for a walk, it wouldn't cost more than $5/trip. If you're going out to a nightclub, $20 will cover admission and a couple of drinks. |
Hey! I'm also a graduate student at Memorial University so I may be able to help you a lot. As soon as I get home I'll start responding in detail to your concerns :)
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