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[–] synapse1278@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It sure is not free. I am very fortunate it didn't have to worry about money during my studies, as my parents were supporting me. But for my friend who was "boursier" and didn't have to pay anything for the tuition, he still had to go in debt in order to have money for all the essentials (groceries, gas, etc). Studying engineering in France it not something you can do while having a part time job. We had around 35h of classes per week not including self study, practicing for exams and the almost mandatory parties :D

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 1 points 15 hours ago

Almost mandatory?!

[–] Tobberone@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago

Yeah, no, livving isn't free. You aren't paid to study. However the loans offered, at least in Sweden, are at the lowest interest found. They even beat public sector interest rates. So you'd be hard pressed to find better terms.

Imagine having to pay 20-30k extra per year on top of that. Unless you are ambitious...