You decided to go to QUEUC this year, that was step one in a decision that you will never regret. Step two however, is a little more time consuming and frustrating, figuring out how to fund your trip to Lennoxville to experience the conference. There are obviously fees that go along with the QUEUC including the trip, the stay, and the conference itself. Here are my tips on figuring out how to fund the trip.
When you find out you have been chosen to present at QUEUC, or even if you are just going to experience the conference the first thing that should be done is figuring out how much money you are able to and need to spend for the trip. Starting off with a goal will help you in the long run since you will be able to give those around you a solid number when asked how much you need. Of course you need to be realistic when coming up with this estimate, however it is best to estimate higher then lower so you do not have to think about money while at the conference, and can enjoy it without worry.
The most obvious tip I can give you when it comes to funding a trip is to start saving, as soon as you can. If you have a job you can start putting a certain percentage of your paycheck away to help. Some people believe that you should save 10% of your paycheck and others think the magic number is 20%, however realistically you will need …show more content…
Many schools have smaller grants or scholarships you can apply for when travelling for a conference like QUEUC. If your school or department has one, your department head will definitely know about it. The amount of time between applying for the grant/scholarship and receiving the money if you are picked varies from school to school, so you should contact your department head as soon as possible to make sure you make the
When you find out you have been chosen to present at QUEUC, or even if you are just going to experience the conference the first thing that should be done is figuring out how much money you are able to and need to spend for the trip. Starting off with a goal will help you in the long run since you will be able to give those around you a solid number when asked how much you need. Of course you need to be realistic when coming up with this estimate, however it is best to estimate higher then lower so you do not have to think about money while at the conference, and can enjoy it without worry.
The most obvious tip I can give you when it comes to funding a trip is to start saving, as soon as you can. If you have a job you can start putting a certain percentage of your paycheck away to help. Some people believe that you should save 10% of your paycheck and others think the magic number is 20%, however realistically you will need …show more content…
Many schools have smaller grants or scholarships you can apply for when travelling for a conference like QUEUC. If your school or department has one, your department head will definitely know about it. The amount of time between applying for the grant/scholarship and receiving the money if you are picked varies from school to school, so you should contact your department head as soon as possible to make sure you make the