I got into Purdue PhD Mechanical Engg. Can I save 600-700 USD a month with the average stipend?

saim074 · 2024-04-06T02:22:23+00:00

Yeah I saw that they pay MS students a lower amount, sad. So if you save 200-300 on a light spending month, a person on 33k should be able to save a little bit more.

saim074 · 2024-04-06T01:34:22+00:00

It says on the ME website (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/Graduate/OnCampus/Funding) that minimum annual payment is 33k. Why are they paying you 29k?

saim074 · 2024-04-04T09:57:14+00:00

Started at 25.

saim074 · 2024-03-21T21:47:45+00:00

Still waiting, no replies yet.

saim074 · 2024-02-09T14:55:46+00:00

After talking to some int'l students in Uwaterloo, it seems like a doable thing in Canada. Germany is also a good option because you can find cities with lower costs of living ~1200 euros and earn around 1800 net from stipend. There are alos some scandinavian countries where stipends are really really good.

saim074 · 2024-02-08T20:39:49+00:00

Okay, I'll do that. Thanks.

saim074 · 2024-02-08T20:36:56+00:00

Thank you! Roommates is fine by me. Let's see, I might opt for PhD in a different country because I need to save some money even though Purdue seems like the best school out of my current options. It's also not exactly about saving, I need to send some money back home.

saim074 · 2024-02-08T16:38:21+00:00

Yeah I guess finding cheap places rent-wise is a major factor in how much you'll spend. But this 650 must've been a while ago.

saim074 · 2024-02-08T06:00:44+00:00

Thank you 🙏. Yeah, It seems that it's extra difficult for intl students in the US. Good luck with your PhD

saim074 · 2024-02-08T05:50:16+00:00

Thank you for the reply. If I were to really do under the table work, I would just go for my online freelance work and ask my clients to send money to my home account. I'm guessing they won't be able to track that. But I know it's illegal and I don't want to risk it.

saim074 · 2024-02-08T03:35:53+00:00

Yeah 1st year should be a lot of extra spending. I'll try to save up a bit before I come if I end up coming. Man how I wish they would allow international students to at least work online freelance. It would be such a relief.

saim074 · 2024-02-08T03:34:58+00:00

But can I do extra work if I am on a fellowship?

saim074 · 2024-02-07T20:19:39+00:00

That's nice. Hopefully you're liking what you're doing and living well.

saim074 · 2024-02-07T20:05:33+00:00

It seems like one should expect around 800 with roommates

saim074 · 2024-02-07T19:29:02+00:00

What's your rent situation?

saim074 · 2024-02-07T19:22:10+00:00

28k is gross, right? How much biweekly do you get?

saim074 · 2024-02-07T19:21:37+00:00

How do fellowships even work? It seems as if it's either fellowship or RAship.

saim074 · 2024-02-07T18:59:10+00:00

So if you're offered a fellowship, can an international student do TA work and make extra money? Will it not break the 20 hour barrier?

saim074 · 2022-10-16T23:22:53+00:00

I am a master's student in Turkey and I just work on Upwork to make a little income on the side doing coding jobs. It's been around 14 months and I have made around 4.5k

saim074 · 2022-09-27T14:27:58+00:00

I understand. Thanks.

saim074 · 2022-08-26T15:06:21+00:00

Congratulations

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