Food, clothing, housing and transportation for studying in France

#FranceStudy# Introduction France is a country with a long history. France is also a relatively romantic country. There are many friends who apply to study in France. There are many things that you should know about studying in France. . Below is the basic necessities, food, housing and transportation shared by studying abroad in France. Welcome to read and reference!

1. Food, clothing, housing and transportation when studying in France

1. Clothing

In France, you can buy anything you want, but not everything here People can afford it. There are many luxury goods in France. If you want to buy them, you should wait until they are on sale. Clothes in France are not easy to buy because the sizes here are relatively large. I often buy them in France. Not enough clothes that fit. The weather in France is often cold and cold, so a coat is indispensable. Wear warm clothes when you go out. You don’t need to wear thick clothes indoors because it is warmer indoors. It often rains in France, so an umbrella is a must when going out. If you don’t like to carry an umbrella, a hat is also appropriate.

2. Food

Eating is still the same as in China. You can either eat in an outside restaurant, cook by yourself, or eat in a cafeteria. There is no such thing as cheap restaurants in France. They are all relatively expensive restaurants. There is still fast food, and the prices are similar to those in China, but don’t eat fast food often. It costs the least to cook at home. Usually, as long as you don’t have classes, you can go to the supermarket to see if there are fresh vegetables and fruits. France also has a relatively rich supply of meat. French supermarkets are closed on Sundays. , if you want to buy something, don’t do it on Sunday. Eating in the canteen is an inexpensive and healthy way. Although the food in the canteen is not as delicious as the food outside, it is still relatively nutritious.

3. Accommodation

Looking for a house in France is still a headache. It is very difficult to find a house with a suitable price and convenient transportation. Let’s not talk about the price. Safety is very important. This is the most important thing for foreign students who rent a house outside. Then you need to consider whether you want to rent a house alone or share a house. The cost of living alone is definitely high, but generally students will have housing subsidies. Students in some private schools can receive half of the housing subsidy.

IV. Travel

The transportation in France is relatively convenient. The transportation in each city is very developed. There are more trams to travel. Students can do this if they often take trams. For a monthly card, the monthly fee for students is only 23 euros. You can take countless rides within a month after applying for the card. In addition to trams, there are also subways and trains. They all have corresponding fares, and students can ride at different discount prices.

2. Things not to forget to bring when studying in France

1. Compression bag

Clothes, sheets and other things that you need to bring can be packed into the compression bag first The inside of the bag and then vacuum processing can effectively reduce the volume of these things, thereby saving space in the suitcase, and these compression bags can also be used after arriving in France.

When choosing a compression bag, you should pay special attention to the quality. Since it needs to be used more often, it seems to be more damaging to the bag, and you need to prepare more sizes and specifications, such as large, medium and small. Different models need to be prepared, both hand pumps and automatic pumps can be prepared.

2. Conversion plugs

The voltage and sockets in China are different from those in France. If you want to use the electrical appliances you bring there normally, you need to convert them. And considering that there may be damage, you can prepare a few more.

It is easy to buy in China, the price ranges from 20-30 yuan. You don’t need to buy something too expensive, it is enough to use. In order to be able to charge or plug in at the same time, you can also prepare One plug strip with multiple holes can meet different needs.

3. Backpacks

Including small bags such as crossbody bags and waist bags that you usually need to carry when going out. You can bring the things you need to bring with you, such as keys, wallets, and documents. , mobile phones, etc. are all installed, and it does not take up a lot of space. The smaller bag is still very practical.

If you usually travel far away or need to carry a lot of things, you will need a large-capacity backpack, which will make it easier to carry on your back. It is recommended that you choose fabrics with relatively good wear-resistant quality. This way there won't be much loss with repeated use.

IV. Seasonings and Ingredients

If you want to cook by yourself and enjoy domestic food, hot pot base ingredients are indispensable. You can also choose according to your own taste. Different ingredients such as Chashan and Sichuan are available, so you can enjoy different flavors without even adding other seasonings.

Soup dumplings are also worth bringing. They are generally not very heavy and are very convenient to use. You can choose different flavors. You only need to boil a pot of water and put the soup dumplings in a bowl. Inside, pour water and wait for a few minutes before drinking.

3. Safety precautions for studying in France

1. Try not to walk alone abroad, and do not take out your mobile phone or wallet easily in the subway station.

If you find a dangerous group of people or time, you must take the initiative to avoid it, and do not watch the excitement. After studying, try to go back to your residence as early as possible and don't wander around out of curiosity.

2. If you don’t understand something, you must ask clearly. Especially when signing a contract or shopping, you must be extremely careful. As long as you don’t understand something, just ask, because according to the experience of some international students studying abroad in the past, , some companies will manipulate contracts and cause financial losses to international students. Don't have the mentality of admitting that you are unlucky. For example, if the landlord requires a deposit, you must ask for a receipt. This is also the best time to make legal representations with the receipt if the landlord does not refund the deposit or finds reasons to deduct most of the deposit once you check out.

3. When you go out, you will encounter various payment situations, such as: telephone companies, Internet companies, electricity bureaus, etc. In France, these can be paid by check, and these companies will pay monthly When you send bills, never use the prepaid method. It is better to keep the financial initiative in your own hands.

4. The living environment abroad is different from that in China. Foreigners are very frugal in life. No matter how good the family conditions are, don’t be generous and try to use the AA system. This is not shameful.

5. Remember to lock the door when you go out. Don’t be afraid of trouble, or you may feel that locking the door is too cumbersome because you go to the apartment kitchen to get things. In fact, international students often communicate in this regard. Sometimes they go to the dormitory kitchen to get something, but when they come back they find that the room has been stolen.

6. When girls study abroad, don’t always carry your notebook on the street or in class. There have been reports of laptops being robbed in big cities like Paris and Marseille. This may also be due to the impression that foreigners know that Chinese people have good things.

7. Experts point out that if your boss does not sign a contract during a work-study program in France, you must bring it up and safeguard your rights and interests, because as more and more domestic students study in France, Temporary workers can be found almost everywhere in China, so many bosses will not pay you because you have not signed a contract. If you really encounter such a situation, you must immediately sue the shady boss. After all, hiring illegal workers is very illegal in France. Serious problem.