I did the Middle East: Behind the Headlines in summer of 2015 (do it!), and I was definitely on a budget. One thing that's great is that you are paying for the majority of your expenses prior to leaving so you don't have to stress so much about cash once you get on that plane... That being said, it really depends on your lifestyle and how much of a nightlife you want. Most nights I was busy or too...
I did the Middle East: Behind the Headlines in summer of 2015 (do it!), and I was definitely on a budget. One thing that's great is that you are paying for the majority of your expenses prior to leaving so you don't have to stress so much about cash once you get on that plane... That being said, it really depends on your lifestyle and how much of a nightlife you want. Most nights I was busy or too...