I am feeling really pissed about my BSM trip. My prof just emailed us stating that the cost of the trip has increased. At the start of the semester, we have already paid a deposit of $500 to secure a place for the trip and we are supposed to pay up the remaining $1500. Then just a while ago, he sent us an email stating that now we have to pay $2350 instead of the $1500 balance. So now the cost will be $500 + $2350 = $2850. The worst thing is this amount only covers return air tickets, taxes and land arrangements (hotel + coach), daily breakfast, most buffet dinners at the places where we stay (~2.5*-3*), and about 3 lunches. That's so sian!!! We still need to fork out money for some meals. Moreover, this amount also does not include Jodarn Visa ($71.45) and Travel Insurance (About $110).
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The most horrifying news is that he wants us to pay tips of US3 and US4 per day to the driver and tour guide respectively. So 10 days will be US70 approx equivalent to SG105 !!! Isn't that ridiculous! I don't want to pay tips to these people. My family doesn't print money. I think its too expensive.
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So factoring all these cost in total it will be:
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Downpayment -----------$500
Balance ------------------$2350
Insurance ----------------$110
Visa ----------------------$71.45
Extra Meals --------------$50
Tips ----------------------$105
Shopping and Misc -------$500
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Total -------------------$3686.45
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I think I gonna declare bankruptcy soon!!! It is too out of my budget to go to such a country! I could have spend this amount in Paris which is more worth it. Sob...Think I gonna protest about the tips paying issue. Hopefully, I don't have to pay. I hate it when I am forced to pay tips. I thought it is supposed to be at the discretion of the customers. How can giving tips be made complusory???
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