Studying abroad means entering a completely unfamiliar environment. If you want to better adapt to study abroad life and integrate into the local society, you need to have a general understanding of the country and city.
So, what common sense of life do you need to know when studying abroad in Switzerland?
Come and take a look.
Common knowledge about studying abroad in Switzerland 1. Student accommodation If international students in Switzerland are looking for their own accommodation, there will be a free housing list at the information desk of the local train station in Switzerland, which lists different types of accommodation.
These houses are suitable for those who want to find a place to live temporarily. The houses are fully equipped with furniture, kitchen utensils, etc. The rent is not expensive. The monthly rent for a single room is only about 500 to 1,200 Swiss francs, but some houses
The rent will be calculated based on the number of residents.
In addition, you can also go to the information office to ask for a list of local real estate companies, and then go to the real estate company to ask for detailed information on renting a house.
Here you can find houses that are very suitable for students to live for a long time, and the price is much cheaper than the previous one.
However, these rooms are unfurnished, including kitchens and bathrooms. You need to buy them yourself. The monthly rent for such rooms ranges from 300 to 1,000 Swiss francs.
2. Price level In Switzerland, if the same product is of different quality, there will be a big difference in price.
For example, an egg will cost between 0.2 and 0.6 Swiss francs.
So you can save a lot of money by comparing more when shopping.
Generally, the prices in MIGRO supermarkets are about the same.
3. The public transportation methods are generally buses, buses, trams and subways. The fares are relatively cheap. The charges are generally based on the zone. The longer the distance, the more expensive the price. However, international students can apply for discounted packages.
tickets, the price will be cheaper, and each ride will be more convenient.
Private transportation is mainly taxis. Everyone needs to book a taxi in advance and then pick them up at a designated location. This can effectively save resources, so it is basically difficult for everyone to see available taxis on the road. The cost will take into account the distance and time.
4. Language Students who want to study in Switzerland should note that although Switzerland is not large in area, it is divided into three regions: German, French and Italian.
The German-speaking area speaks Swiss German.
The accent of Swiss German has a strong dialect in its pronunciation, which is very different from the original German.
Some people who can speak standard German are at a loss for Swiss German.
There is no such problem in the French-speaking and Italian-speaking areas. The French and Italian spoken by people in these areas are basically the same as the original French and Italian.
In comparison, people in the German-speaking northern part of Switzerland have a more rigorous and serious personality, which is the same as the Germans.
On the other hand, people who speak French and Italian in the south have the opposite personality. They are cheerful, enthusiastic, frank, and keen on socializing.
Although people in the three language areas have certain differences in gender, they are still homogeneous in cultural customs. There is no difference in life between the three areas.
5. The time difference is six or seven hours behind the domestic time. Because winter and summer time are implemented according to the seasons, time adjustment is still needed. Before going abroad, everyone should prepare for the jet lag, so that they can be better able to travel after arrival.
adapt.
Implementing different seasons according to seasons can help you adjust the time. Generally, summer time is from March to September every year, while winter time is drawn from October to February every year. You need to make adjustments according to government policies.
Can live a better life.
6. Catering In terms of food, although the habits are quite different from those in China, everyone's life is still relatively rich and they can enjoy good local food. Overall, they can still have a good food life.
The more common ones are Zopf (Bread), Wurstsalat (Sausage Salad), Pastetli (Meat pie), Teigwaren (Pasta), Zurcher Eintopf (Hot-pot Zürich style) and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (cut meat Zürich style).
Things to arrange before studying in Switzerland 1. Arrange airport pick-up. Schools generally provide airport pick-up services, but it is not free. You need to submit your own application so that you can go to the airport for pick-up at the designated time. Guaranteed
Everyone can arrive at the school smoothly without delaying enrollment.