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  1. ReeSha

    Chicago, IL

    Fantastic! That sounds quite affordable. Definitely not thinking about the meal plan now. (I didn't get the fellowship I was hoping for so my funding is down to 2k per month ? ). I will do my research on which are the cheaper stores (like the ones gasmasque mentioned) and perhaps choose housing that is close to such stores. Thanks a ton!
  2. I am looking for flatmates to move into a 2 / 3 bedroom efficiency apartment provided by UIC housing. Please DM me. I am from India, and starting my PhD at UIC in September. Thanks!
  3. ReeSha

    Chicago, IL

    Hello! I am likely to take up a PhD offer at UIC starting this fall. My stipend will be 25k (not sure how much will remain after taxes). Anybody have any advice about which is the cheaper option: going for their most basic meal plan or buying groceries and cooking for oneself? I calculated that the basic dining plan will cost me around $6 per meal or about $375 per month. How does that compare to buying groceries in Chicago? The reason I am even considering the dining plan is because I will be taking on-campus housing. P.S. The apartment will have a kitchenette shared between two people. I am a decent cook too. Plus I also don't eat very large meals, so I am apprehensive that buffets style dining might not be value for money for me. Will be very grateful to hear from students in Chicago about their average budget for groceries per week / month! Thanks!
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