Affordable College & Living Options for State Residents with Low Income

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The discussion centers on affordable college and living options for low-income state residents, particularly focusing on public universities with strong physics programs. Key universities mentioned include UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with California identified as a challenging but potentially rewarding option due to its multiple university offerings. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding residency requirements for in-state tuition and the necessity of budgeting for living costs, which can be high in California. The consensus suggests exploring states like Michigan and Wisconsin for lower living expenses and job availability.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of residency requirements for in-state tuition
  • Knowledge of average living costs in various states
  • Familiarity with public university physics programs
  • Basic budgeting skills for managing living expenses
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  • Research the residency requirements for in-state tuition at California public universities
  • Investigate job availability in Michigan and Wisconsin for non-degree holders
  • Explore shared living arrangements to reduce housing costs
  • Compare physics program rankings and living costs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and University of Maryland, College Park
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Prospective college students, particularly those with low income, individuals seeking affordable living options while pursuing higher education, and anyone interested in public university physics programs.

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Do airports allow boxed luggage (in other words, instead of a suitcase its a box)?
 
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  • #32
Yes, as long as it can fit under the plane. I think.. check with the airline
 
  • #33
vociferous said:
Sharing an apartment/house with roommates is not so bad. Most college students do it.

I didn't have an apartment to myself until I finished graduate school and got my first job!
 
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jtbell said:
I didn't have an apartment to myself until I finished graduate school and got my first job!

Yeah...I would be saving a good amount of money.

ParisAsta said:
Yes, as long as it can fit under the plane. I think.. check with the airline

I see...heheh, boxes are cheaper than suitcases.
 

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