Matters needing attention in studying in France

The most important thing for students who have just arrived in France to study is to settle down first. Besides renting a house, there are many things to pay attention to. For example, handling telephone cards and insurance in France are all procedures that French students must go through. So what should students who have just arrived in France do well? Follow me to have a look! Welcome to reading.

Housing problem:

1. student apartment

France has public and private student apartments. The public student apartment (CROUS) was established by the French government and managed by the school affairs management center. The apartment has single rooms ranging from 10 to 12 square meters, with furniture and toilet facilities. This apartment is relatively cheap, but the number of places is very limited.

2. Private residence

This kind of housing usually needs to be found through the housing rental website or housing agency. According to French custom, rent consists of two parts: one part is the house rent belonging to the owner, and the other part is called "charge", which is mainly used to pay for daily public expenses, such as letters, concierge, cleaning of public parts of buildings and so on.

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The so-called family boarding means renting a furnished room in a private family and living with the host family. This method is especially suitable for short-term residents; For international students, it is also a way to solve the housing problem.

Step 4 Share the rent with others

More and more people tend to share rooms with others, especially among international students. In terms of the cost of living, it can be relatively reduced a lot. It should be pointed out that it is very important to choose a co-tenant.

The location of finding a house in Paris;

Many students who have just arrived in Paris often ignore the quality of lots and only consider the rent price. In fact, when renting a house in Paris, the consideration of location is particularly important, and the location determines the price. Because everyone is studying abroad and time is precious, the personal safety of living abroad can never be ignored. House prices in Paris vary greatly according to the location and regional quality.

The first is Little Paris, which is divided into 20 districts. Of course, each district has its own characteristics. The safety indexes are 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14,15,65438+. There are few immigrants in these areas, and French traditional characteristics are rich. Followed by 3 10, 1 1, 13, all of which have immigrant settlements. Some Wenzhou people live in 3 10 1 1, which makes it much more convenient for China students to buy food. In the areas around such subway stations, many unemployed Arabs and blacks have been stationed by the subway as telephone poles for a long time, and the sanitation and atmosphere in these areas are also very bad.

Needless to say, 13 area, the old China area, is the same as not going abroad. 17, 18, 19, and 20 districts have the worst reputation for safety because they live in Arab and black immigrants for a long time. Paris North 13 line goes directly to the subway interchange in eight directions in Paris. Be careful, this is the subway station that thieves like to take care of. However, these places also have tourist attractions and good places for leisure life, such as Montmartre Heights and the little Seine River near Stalingrad. Therefore, I suggest that you must make a field trip when choosing a house, and pay attention to the surrounding subway environment and shops. Of course, the overall rent in Little Paris is the highest, and it can't be cheap anyway.

Secondly, I want to talk about the suburbs, that is, 92, 93 and 94 provinces. Generally speaking:

Best in 92 provinces:

This is a traditional French area, with almost no immigrant areas, and the overall environment is good. It is connected by RER A line and B line, basically passing through major stations in Paris, and the traffic is very convenient. A little attention should be paid to the part where the north meets 93, which is called Gennevillier Clichy. Because it is close to 93, some environmental sanitation is not very good. 92% of the basic rental price is close to Little Paris.

94 provinces:

It is the main Jewish quarter in France, but it is convenient to buy food near 13. Many China students live there because the annual subway ticket is half price. However, it is not recommended to take the subway and RER, and take the bus house, because the traffic is really inconvenient. The rent is cheaper than little Paris.

Poverty in 93 provinces:

Especially around St. Denis, above the northern part of Paris, the sanitary environment is extremely poor. This area is also where most illegal immigrants live. But it's ok to be near 94, that is, east of Paris. Of course, the rent is also the cheapest. Students living in this area must pay more attention to the surrounding environment and traffic and pay attention to safety.

Finally, the outer suburbs. That is, 77, 78, 9 1 and other provinces, basically more than five laps, the traffic is not very convenient, and some have to take the train. But there are many quiet towns and the rent is cheap.

Precautions:

After finding a house, you need to sign a rental agreement (contract) with the intermediary or landlord. What should I pay attention to when signing a contract? Be sure to check the original ID card and real estate license of the landlord, and then pay the rent and deposit after completing the rental formalities. To sign a valid housing contract, both parties need to confirm the following details:

1. Information about all parties

2. The address and area of the rented house, and the equipment provided in the room.

3. With regard to the purpose of the rented house, students only need to fill in the residential purpose, and if the rented house is for commercial use, it needs to be indicated.

4. The validity period of the contract, and the start date and end date of the contract. Tenants who need to live for one year need to issue a one-year housing contract validity period.

In addition to the above basic information, we need to pay attention to the following matters, clarify the responsibilities and obligations of both parties, and avoid disputes in the future.

Rent deposit:

In view of the fact that most international students have no relatives as guarantors in France, many landlords will require a deposit of three months or more for sexual intercourse, while French law stipulates that landlords cannot charge a deposit of more than two months. When renting a house, you must negotiate with the landlord and ask for a valid receipt when paying the deposit, security deposit, etc. And check the condition of the house before moving in, in case of emergency.

Housing tax:

According to French law, anyone who owns or rents a residence on 1 month 1 day every year must pay residence tax. Foreign students with no income or low income can be exempted from paying housing tax. If they receive the tax bill from the tax bureau, they can write to apply for housing tax relief.

Inspection of housing conditions:

According to the law, whether you are a renter or a landlord, you should conduct a comprehensive house condition inspection while renting and checking out. Include that condition of the house and rooms, and the condition of the equipment and furniture in the house. The purpose of this is to let both the landlord and the tenant know the condition of the house. In case the house is damaged, you should know whether it is caused by yourself and whether you need compensation. So do a check before moving in and fill in the form, which will be signed by both parties and kept in duplicate with the house.

Family insurance:

According to the law, both landlords and tenants need to buy corresponding home insurance. It can be bought in major insurance companies such as AXA and MAIF and major banks such as BNP Paribas and LCL.

Step 2: Open a bank account.

It is very necessary to have a bank account and a credit card in France. Many students must have brought a lot of euro cash with them. On the one hand, it is very unsafe, on the other hand, France has no habit of using large denomination cash, so it is best to apply for a French bank card as soon as possible.

Opening an account in a French bank is slightly different from opening an account in China. Opening an account in a French bank usually means that you will have a bank account number, a credit card and a checkbook. Because credit cards and personal checks are very popular in France. In France, credit card and check payment have surpassed cash payment. Credit cards and checks are very convenient to use and safe to carry. After the bank opens an account, there is another equivalent time deposit, called LIVRET A, with a lower annual interest rate. If you are a student under 25, you also have an account in LIVRET JEUNE, and the interest is higher, about 2.25% to 3.50%.

Cheques are rarely written in China. But writing checks is very common in France. When you need to pay for school procedures, you will usually write a check, which is quick and convenient.

All banks in France can open accounts. Students are suitable to choose a general credit card (called Cartebuleue in French). If you go to the bank to open an account, there are still some terms to ask you, because you need to sign a contract to open an account. Therefore, students who have just arrived in France, due to language proficiency problems, had better invite students with good French to go with them to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding.

You need to make an appointment to go to the bank, because it usually takes about 1 hour to open an account for the first time. When you open an account in a bank, you should bring your passport and proof of residence. If you don't have a student ID card, you should bring the school registration notice. Generally, after three weeks, the password of the bank card will be sent to your residence, and then you will take your passport to the bank where you open the account to get the bank card, and the bank staff will sign it and give it to you. Then, after you get the VISA card and check, you don't need to bring a lot of cash, just change. Basically, you can use VISA card to buy things, such as shopping in supermarkets, shopping malls, eating in restaurants and buying subway tickets.

China students often open accounts in BNP Paribas, CIC, LCL, Societe Generale and other banks. Some banks have preferential measures for students to apply for cards. I suggest you consult in advance.

Step 3: Get a phone card.

1. Use prepaid cards

Generally, French supermarkets, communication companies or tobacco shops can buy them. The denomination of the prepaid card is up to you, such as 15 euro a month, and you can continue to answer the phone for 6 months after paying the fee. When you first arrive in France, you can buy a temporary recharge card at Tabac (tobacco shop, newspaper and magazine shop, in fact, a small shop) on the roadside before you apply for a long-term calling card. You must activate it first, and then charge it.

2. Monthly contract

After handling the housing contract and bank account, you can go to the mobile phone shop opened by French or China to sign the monthly contract. The monthly telephone bill depends on the contract you signed, and you will also receive a detailed bill every month. The signing time is usually 1 to 2 years. If there are no special circumstances, the contract can only be terminated when the contract expires. The contract termination letter will be sent by registered mail three months before the contract expires, otherwise the telephone company will automatically extend the contract. If the contract date is not observed, a fine will be paid.

To handle this kind of contract, you need to provide documents: passport, copy of residence (short-term residence for 3 months is also acceptable), housing certificate (EDF electricity and gas charges, etc. ), there is also a bank account number RIB (Universal Automatic Transfer Payment).

3. No contract package:

Non-contract packages have several characteristics:

Low price: Unlike Orange, SFR and Bouygues, many operators don't expect customers to sign a one-year or two-year package. Their main business project is the package without contract to keep the price to a minimum. At present, the lowest price of "unlimited time" contract-free package is only 20 euros/month or even lower (including unlimited talk time, unlimited SMS and MMS, unlimited 3G high-speed network traffic).

Not Forfeit bloqué: Unlike Forfeit bloqué, these packages cannot be printed after the time included in the monthly fee runs out. Users can still make unlimited calls, deduct money according to the unit price, and settle accounts with monthly fee at the end of the month. The unit price will not be very expensive, at least much cheaper than the prepaid sim card provided. The only drawback is that the mobile phone is stolen and there is a risk of being blown up.

Almost all of them are online signs: in order to reduce costs, operators usually do not set up stores, only provide online signs, and input personal information, insurance number information, bank rib number, bank card information and so on. Online, you can complete the registration process directly online without any personal identification such as permanent residence and passport copy, or even sign a paper contract. The sim card will be sent to the mailbox, usually within one week.

It is very free to change and unsubscribe, and you can switch between operators at will through the number guarantee: if you want to change the package, you only need to contact customer service by phone or email at the end of the month, and some operators can even modify it directly online; To unsubscribe, some need to send a registered letter, and some just need to unsubscribe by phone.

Cheap no-contract package recommendation:

B& amp； You (using the network: BouyguesTelecom)

2.99 Euro package: 2 hours of domestic call in France, unlimited domestic SMS/MMS, no Internet traffic (if connected to the Internet, the charge will be deducted at the specified price). It is recommended to turn off the traffic access function of the mobile phone after choosing this package.

19.99 Euro package: French call time and SMS/MMS are unlimited, and it also has 3GB 4G Internet traffic (it will automatically become a normal 3G network after use, but there is no charge). The main advantage is free unlimited calls to domestic mobile phones and landlines.

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Euro 2 package: the call time is 2 hours (the call time with domestic numbers is also included in these 2 hours). Once it is exceeded, the fee will be deducted according to the stipulated price. France does not restrict SMS/MMS, 50MB 4G Internet traffic (beyond the deduction fee).

19.99 Euro Package: Free unlimited calls to French and China numbers, unlimited text messages, 20GB 3G high-speed /4G network traffic (slow down after use, no charge).

Step 4: Transportation.

There are many kinds of tickets in Greater Paris, including one-way ticket, Zhou Ka, monthly ticket and annual card. The public transportation in Paris and its suburbs is divided according to the "districts", from the urban area of Paris to the outer suburbs for five laps. Bus tickets are often used in subways, buses, RER regional express lines and trams, and the specific fares are related to the "circle" where they are located and across. Holders of Pass Navigo or Student Card (Imagine R) can go out for free on weekends and all holidays, and the time for going out on weekends is from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday. The student card can be used during all school holidays (including school holidays in February and summer holidays from July 1 to August 3 1).

For students who have just arrived in Paris and don't travel frequently, it is recommended to use:

One-way ticket (t+ ticket): When you take the subway or RER, you can use one ticket at a time and cannot use it repeatedly. At the subway station, you can change to the subway or RER at will (note that RER can only take the part within Paris 1 circle, otherwise you can't leave the station when you get off, and you can take the subway in any range. )

Bus tram, a ticket t+ can be transferred within one and a half hours. Including: bus transfer to bus, bus transfer to tram, or transfer between trams. But it does not include the airport bus.

At present, the price is 1.7 euros, and the price of ten carnets is 13.7 euros .. I suggest you buy ten at a time.

Students who have just arrived in Paris and need to travel many times a day are recommended to use:

Passe navigo: You can go to the office of RATP (Paris Public Transport Company) and apply for it with your ID card and housing certificate. With this card, you can take all public transport systems unlimited times within the prescribed number of laps. Suitable for living in Bali or going out often for weeks or months. At present, the weekly package price of Navigo card 1- 2 is 20.4 euros, and the monthly package price is 67. 1 euro.

Students who receive school certificates and student ID cards after registration:

Imagine R):Image R is a special discount card for students under 26. After getting the school certificate or student ID card, you can go to the ticket office in the subway station to get the application materials, fill in the form, prepare supplementary materials (usually a copy of RIB and student ID card), and mail them to the designated address. Charge according to the selected number of laps every month, and the scope of use is the same as that of the above-mentioned ordinary recharge card.

In addition, students living in 94 provinces can also apply for image R subsidies provided by the local government, and the application for subsidies needs to be made on the website of the local government. Junior students in 93 provinces can also apply for subsidies, the amount of which is related to the grade they are studying. Please refer to the local government website for details.

It takes a long time to apply for a student card, and it can only be processed after you get a formal student card. It takes about three weeks from mailing materials to receiving cards. Before that, students can choose other tickets according to their own needs.