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How I Got My Bachelor’s in Italy for Under $3,000
How Does Graduating Debt-free With a Little Gelato on the Way Sound?
What if I told you I graduated debt-free and spent three years enjoying gelato and exploring Italian cities while earning a degree in Management — and that you can do it, too?
According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, the average for bachelor students who attended public universities is $28,600, and for private university graduates, that figure rises to $43,900 (2020).
Rather than having to shell out thousands of dollars by taking out a student loan for a degree in the US, I decided to pack my bags and head overseas to Italy, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree, no loan required.
Not only did this afford me the opportunity to live in Europe — it also allowed me to learn fluent Italian. I spent under a thousand dollars each year to study Business and Management at both the University of Turin and the University of Rome: Tor Vergata— graduating with $0 in debt!
With U.S. tuition being so expensive, why not explore greener pastures abroad?
If you’re a high school senior thinking of studying in the U.S., you’re probably greatly…
