Between exciting-and sometimes costly-courses and little to no fixed income, money can be a source of stress and a distraction from what's most important for students: learning and pursuing a career.

In France, according to a study by UNEF (the National Union of Students of France), the cost of living for students is set to rise by 2.09%. Bad news for French students, 46% of whom already have a job , often to the detriment of their academic performance. Whether it comes to housing, meals, activities or tuition, the cost of student life keeps rising. For students who cannot count on help from family, education can almost seem like a luxury!

How about the rest of the world? The situation varies considerably. According to a study by Eurydice, an information network for education, tuition in Europe can range from totally free (Germany, Denmark, Finland, Scotland, etc.) to over 5,000 euros per year in England, with an average of 100 to 1,000 euros in France and Belgium . This same variation also applies in terms of housing, transport, meals and other costs. Across the pond, student expenses are also very high: many American students take out student loans-which can reach massive totals-to finance the entirety of their education.

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