My sister has been researching medical programs abroad and recently started looking into the Caribbean medical school cost to see whether studying overseas fits her budget. She initially focused on tuition fees, but soon realized that accommodation, meals, transportation, books, insurance, and travel can also add up. Now she is trying to compare the total expense of different programs before making a decision. She wants to hear from students who have managed these costs firsthand. Which expenses should applicants budget for early, and were there any unexpected costs that caught you by surprise?