Common travel modes to study in France
1. subway
The subway network in Paris is very developed. 14 subway lines run through every corner of Paris in the form of a network, with a history of more than 100 years. Many subway stations are named after people or buildings. There are subways in big cities such as Marseille, Lyon, Lille and Toulouse. Buses are the most common mode of transportation. RER is a regional rapid transportation network, connecting Paris, Fiona Fang and ile-de-france, with a total length of more than 30 kilometers. It runs through the city of Paris and connects the surrounding outer suburbs, which is very convenient. At present, there are five lines: A, B, C, D and E.
2. Trams
Trams have three lines in Paris. In most other provinces, trams are the main mode of public transportation. In addition to the express rer, there is also a small train called Transit, which is distributed in ile-de-france where there is no subway and RER network connecting all corners of ile-de-france.
3. Bus
Paris * * *, there are more than 400 bus lines, most of which are marked with numbers, of which 20-96 digital lines mainly run in the urban area of Paris, and those greater than 100 are suburban lines. The first bus is at 6: 30 and the last bus is usually at 0: 30. The number of trains varies greatly, and some lines do not operate after 20: 30 at night or on weekends. Some trains have interval lines and do not cover the whole journey. It is recommended to check with the driver when getting on the bus. The bus can't change to the subway to go to RER. The 24th, 26th, 27th and 64th are suitable for sightseeing. It will be more expensive to buy a ticket from the driver after getting on the bus, and this ticket is not transferable.
For children's shoes from other provinces, they may rely more on public transportation. After all, not every city has subways. Smaller cities may be better, and living in the city center can walk to many places. But if you want to go to a big city or a big supermarket in the suburbs, you will probably have to take a bus if you don't have a private car ~
Generally speaking, the buses in France are very comfortable, and there is basically no unpleasant smell of gasoline. Generally speaking, the driver is also very good.
4. Night bus
As a supplementary system of public transportation, Night Bus Noctilien (N) has 45 lines running in the urban and suburban areas of Paris from 0: 30 to 5: 30 at night, which is convenient for people's life. Trains are marked with N+ numbers, such as N0 1, N 16, etc. There are more trains on weekends and on the eve of festivals. Sometimes the line with many passengers lasts nearly 3 minutes/shift. Generally, the lines run every 20 minutes, and many lines in the off-season or suburbs run every hour.
Step 5 visit the bus
When the weather is fine, the open-air double-decker sightseeing bus is one of the most pleasing modes of transportation. Sitting on the top of the bus, you can enjoy Paris from all directions.
6. Taxi
The starting price of taxis in Paris is 6,6 euros, and the pricing methods are different according to the time period and the area where taxis are taken. In addition, taxi drivers can charge extra fees for certain items, such as overweight luggage, accompanying pets and more than three passengers. Unlike in China, taxis here generally don't stop immediately, that is, stop and go, but call in advance to make an appointment or pick up at a fixed taxi.
7. Train
France's railways are run by the state-owned National Railways Corporation (SNCF), with convenient and fast networks extending in all directions. Many TGV lines can even compete with airlines. In addition, there are various preferential fares according to various factors such as age, travel route, ticket purchase date, etc. Before you travel, you may wish to log on to its website to find preferential fares. Students between the ages of 18 and 27 can also apply for a youth card, which can enjoy a considerable discount when buying tickets at SNCF. Moreover, cardholders can enjoy certain discounts when spending in some companies that have cooperative projects with sncf, such as McDonald's and celio.
Further reading: How can studying in France integrate into the local community?
1. Break the small circle of China students.
However, in order to adapt to studying abroad, international students must first integrate into the local society. So, the first problem is to break the small circle of China students. When chatting with the author, many foreign friends will say that it is easy to distinguish between freshmen and old classmates at the party. Why? Because freshmen in China tend to mix together, while old classmates will be scattered into their own small circles.
Of course, this is normal. Freshmen are new here and are not familiar with anything. Holding a group to keep warm is the right way. But if you don't take the initiative to go out, China students will never really integrate into the local circle. Don't worry about bad language, because if you dare to speak, you will be half successful. Once, a foreign student from China just went to France and asked his French classmates questions in his own French words. The French brothers were shocked. Of course, making up your own words is not something worthy of praise, but this attitude of courage to express and communicate is excellent.
Breaking the small circle of China students is not to keep yourself away from China students and only communicate with local French students, but not to stick to the small circle of China students. Only by expanding the circle of friends can we improve our language level and understand each other.
2. What is true integration?
So, what is real integration? It's hard to say. We should make more friends with the French and participate in their activities, but we should also distinguish which activities we can and can't participate in. There are so many clubs in the school, it is always good to find what you are interested in and good at, and to participate more. Once you have real French friends and can participate in their small talk, you will find that studying abroad is quite beautiful.
3. Know your living environment
Of course, in addition to cultural integration, China students need to spend some energy to understand their living environment, including where to buy things conveniently and cheaply, where to eat delicious food, which places or neighborhoods are safe and which modes of transportation are reliable. Shopping after school, supermarkets, vegetable markets and various markets are also good experiences.
Generally speaking, as long as China students are willing to actively communicate, they can adapt to local life well in three months or at most six months. However, it should be reminded that all the people China students meet during their study abroad are not necessarily bad people, but they are not necessarily good people, so we should be vigilant. In the meantime, if others are too eager to get close to you, you should guard against evil intentions. While being brave in communication, we should also be wary of being fooled, especially girls.
Although you really need to integrate into local life during your study abroad, it doesn't mean giving up everything. Oriental traditional culture has many essences, which can form a benign complement with western culture, so we need to maintain and carry forward it. Moreover, perhaps it is because of their internal or external oriental beauty that they may become more popular with French students.
Further reading: list of living expenses for studying in France
I. Accommodation expenses
Housing is a major item of living expenses. Most French students choose school dormitories, some choose to rent houses outside, and a few choose host families.
It is the wish of most international students to be able to apply to the dormitory of the school. The dormitory for French students has good environment, complete facilities, high safety factor and, most importantly, low price. The monthly rent for general university dormitories is 1 10- 150 euros (equivalent to RMB 870- 1 190).
However, the number of student dormitories in France is far less than the number of students, so there are still quite a few students who can't apply for dormitories and can only choose to rent houses. Most students who rent a house will choose to share it, so the economic pressure will be less. The amount of accommodation costs mainly depends on regional differences. In Paris, the monthly rent is between 400-600 euros (equivalent to 3,200-4,700 yuan), while in other provinces, the same house only needs 200-350 euros (equivalent to RMB 1.600-2.800 yuan) per month. However, France has subsidies for students to rent houses. The higher the rent, the more subsidies.
There are also some students with poor family conditions who can't afford the cost of school dormitory and off-campus rental, so they will look for host families through relevant departments. Such host families often leave only lonely old people, and living with them can offset the rent by cleaning the housework, mowing the grass or cooking.
Second, the cost of eating.
Daily dietary needs must be met, and the cost of eating mainly includes the cost of three meals a day and dinner.
You can choose to eat three meals a day at school, or you can choose to buy food and cook after class. Comparatively speaking, the cost of cooking by yourself is less, but most students will choose to combine the two, cooking by themselves half the time and eating at school half the time. In this way, the monthly catering expenses can be controlled at around 150 euros (equivalent to RMB 1 190).
But most students will have daily communication, so there will be parties and dinners. With more entertainment, the cost of eating doubles.
Third, travel expenses.
In big cities, especially Paris, students travel mainly by public transport such as buses and subways, and can apply for monthly or annual cards. Here, I think it will be more cost-effective Students can apply for a navigo imagine card with their student ID card, which costs 330 euros (equivalent to 2,600 yuan) a year, which is suitable for you who often go out.
In a smaller city, it is not very cost-effective to get a bus card, because you can walk nearby, and it is not very expensive to take a car in a farther place, and you will not go there often. However, if you go out often, you can choose to buy a second-hand bicycle, which is not expensive and you can go anywhere at any time.
Four. miscellaneous expenses
This part contains a lot of content and can be spent in a quite different part.
I need to buy toiletries such as toothpaste, shampoo and soap every month, as well as telephone and broadband charges and utilities. The monthly expenditure can be controlled within 100 Euro (equivalent to RMB 800 yuan).