In addition to time, money is another investment students have to evaluate. The cost to attain a Pilot License can vary greatly from person to person. A minimum of 35 hours of flight time is required to receive a license (40 if flying part 61), but some students may need up to 70 hours of flight training. The total cost for flight training and equipment will range from ,000 to over ,000. Flight training is expensive and financing may be tough. Don’t give up – there are many options available. Read our blog on financing for flight school training to get started.

Most London study abroad programs offer university apartments in the city – dormitory style (as opposed to living with a family like other European college study abroad programs.) Take advantage of your surroundings – London has culture on every street corner in the way of architecture, street performances, shopping and pub-life.

Talk with your child about their time in college and make sure they understand that college is a lot less structured than the real world. If you can help them gain real world experience by shadowing someone in their field or getting “on the job” training during their summer break or an internship. do it. The more exposure to the working world your student can get, the more prepared and successful they will be upon graduation.

Window coverings. The University of Northern Iowa provides mini blinds for all of its apartments. You will have to buy window coverings if the windows are bare.

Same advice as Alta. If you want to make sure you get first tracks, sacrifice your warm bed for the back seat of your car the night of a big storm. Sometimes, the canyon is closed for avalanche work while the canyon dwellers are getting all the freshies.

Neighborhood – You should choose an area which is safe from crime and vandalism. Talk to the neighbors so that you can have a good idea about the neighborhood. Friendly neighbors are an added bonus because they can help you out in case of emergencies.

Shared apartments – If you split the rent with a roommate, it will ease the burden on you a bit. Just make sure that the person you are sharing your apartment with, is reliable and will pay the rent on time. Try not to share with any random person as this might be risky.