Incoming international graduate student with a few housing and budgeting questions
Hi I am an incoming graduate student this fall. I am from a country in Asia and never been to Eugene and USA. Thanks to the school’s website and housing listings, I could barely understand how many options I have now. But still some things are difficult for me to make a decision. May I ask advice?
Some shared apartments are listed as pet-friendly and have four bedrooms and four bathrooms shared by four students. Is it common for students to bring their dogs or cats into these shared apartments?
In my home country, rent is usually paid after living in the apartment for a month. For example, if I move in on June 2, I would pay my first rent on July 1. Is rent in the U.S. usually paid the same way, or is it paid in advance?
Roughly how much does a graduate student spend per month on everyday expenses? The approximate annual budget is on the school’s website, but honestly I cannot make a grasp on it.
Thank you very much for your help… I am really looking forward to moving to Eugene and studying at the University of Oregon. I am excited to begin a new chapter of my life in such a wonderful city.