Smart Budgeting for International Students

Managing finances while studying abroad can feel overwhelming. We help international students in Vietnam develop practical money management skills and create sustainable spending plans that work.

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Real Money Challenges Students Face

Living costs in Vietnam might seem lower than back home, but unexpected expenses add up quickly. Visa renewals, textbook costs, and social activities can strain even well-planned budgets.

Our financial guidance focuses on the practical stuff – tracking expenses in Vietnamese dong, understanding local banking fees, and planning for semester breaks when income might drop.

We work with students who've been in your exact situation. They know which ATMs charge the lowest international fees and how to negotiate better rates for shared housing.

Most importantly, we help you create emergency funds that actually work. Because when your laptop breaks or you need an unexpected flight home, having that cushion makes all the difference.

Students collaborating on budget planning with financial documents and calculators
Interactive financial planning workshop with students learning budgeting techniques

Practical Financial Skills That Actually Help

Our workshops start with the basics you need right now. We skip the theoretical stuff and focus on tools you'll use this week.

  • Setting up Vietnamese bank accounts without hidden fees
  • Currency exchange strategies that save you money
  • Building credit history while studying abroad
  • Tax obligations for international students
  • Managing family financial support effectively

The next workshop series begins in September 2025. Sessions run for six weeks, and we keep groups small so everyone gets individual attention.

Past participants often mention how these skills helped them during their studies and afterwards when they started working. The habits you build now stick with you.

Meet Your Financial Advisor

Get personalized guidance from someone who understands the unique financial challenges international students face in Vietnam.

Thiago Lundberg, International Student Financial Advisor

Thiago Lundberg

International Student Financial Advisor

I've been helping international students navigate Vietnamese financial systems since 2019. Before this, I managed my own finances as a graduate student here – so I understand exactly what you're going through.

My approach is straightforward: we look at your actual situation, identify the biggest pain points, and build solutions that fit your lifestyle and goals. No complicated financial jargon or one-size-fits-all advice.

Students I work with typically see clearer spending patterns within the first month and build sustainable emergency funds within six months. But more importantly, they feel less stressed about money decisions.

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