Student Travel - Save it


Save it

Our best tips on how to save as much as you can before you go

Book your trip in the low season and you could save 30-70% off airfares and accommodation (and you can avoid the stampedes of tourists!)
Get an ISIC card before you go to score heaps of student discounts all over the world.
Book as much as you can (transportation/accommodation/tours etc) using your credit/debit card so you'll get the best currency conversion rate.
Research the best ways to barter - ask friends and family who have been to Turkey, Morocco, Spain, and Greece for tips on getting the best prices from sellers.
Book as much as you can online - the best deals are usually there.
Move back in with mum and dad 6-12 months before you go overseas. You might score some home cooked meals, and the money you're not spending on rent can go straight into your travel savings account.
If you are living away from home then try and grocery shop for food for the week. Pack lunches, and cook dinners - you'll save a ton!
Detox! Get off the booze and you'll also save a ton.
Check your airlines baggage allowance long before you get to the airport so you don't get charged for excess baggage before you even leave home (or afterwards).
Budget - calculate how much money you think you'll need to live comfortably on while you're away so you have a money goal to achieve.
Save, save, save! Initially, put aside at least 10-20% of every pay cheque into a separate savings account that's not connected to an EFTPOS or Visa Debit card, so it's harder to dip into.
Have your company payroll team put your dedicated percentage straight into your separate account directly so you won't even miss the money.
Tell your friends and family your special savings account details so they can deposit money into your travel fund (instead of buying you birthday/farewell pressies!)
Sell your old textbooks on Textbookexchange (it's still free!) and put the money in your account.
Sell stuff you never use on eBAY or hold a garage sale, and add that money to your travel fund.


Dale	Best way to save money is to freeze your credit-card in a glass of water. As you defrost it, you have time to think if you really need it!
Becky	What is an ISIC Card? and how do you get one?
Expert	ISIC stands for 'International Student Identity Card', and is an internationally recognised proof of student status. It also entitles you to tons of student discounts on travel, accommodation and entertainment! It costs $18, and you can order it online at https://www.isiccard.com.au

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