"From an enormous vault, only a set amount can be magically popped out each month. The immigration authorities give a thumbs up to the blocked accounts as proof of your financial mojo for being an international student. This account should have a pile of cash big enough to fuel your academic adventure for a whole year. In 2023, this enchanting Mercedes of accounts should have a minimum of 11,400 euros parked in it, and this treasure chest needs to be refilled annually. (Now, some pals might ask, 'Isn't it 100 euros short?' Yep, they're on to something, but let's pop in an extra 100 euros, just for good measure. We don't want any pop-up issues with account upkeep, right? It's like giving your Mercedes a little extra horsepower!)"