How I Got My Bachelor’s in Italy for Under $3,000

How Does Graduating Debt-free With a Little Gelato on the Way Sound?

Ryan Scott Shannon
ILLUMINATION

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What if I told you I graduated debt-free and spent three years enjoying gelato and exploring Italian cities while earning a degree in Management — and that you can do it, too?

According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, the average for bachelor students who attended public universities is $28,600, and for private university graduates, that figure rises to $43,900 (2020).

Rather than having to shell out thousands of dollars by taking out a student loan for a degree in the US, I decided to pack my bags and head overseas to Italy, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree, no loan required.

Not only did this afford me the opportunity to live in Europe — it also allowed me to learn fluent Italian. I spent under a thousand dollars each year to study Business and Management at both the University of Turin and the University of Rome: Tor Vergata— graduating with $0 in debt!

With U.S. tuition being so expensive, why not explore greener pastures abroad?

If you’re a high school senior thinking of studying in the U.S., you’re probably greatly…

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Ryan Scott Shannon
ILLUMINATION

Digital nomad, I/O psychology student, entrepreneur. Visited nearly 30 countries. Author of 5 books on travel, wellness, mental health. linktr.ee/ryanscottbooks