Trying to be a local in Strasbourg, France
After adjusting my jet-lag, landing in Starsbourg, France, I started an "adventure" in my neighborhood. I live in downtown Strasbourg and I found it through "housing anywhere". Accommodation on this website might be a little expensive but acceptable compared to US housing prices. If you know someone who is good at understanding French, it may be better to look for accommodation through "leboncoin". The places I have is a really cozy and good loft and I really enjoy it. Except that you will not have dryers, only drying stands for your laundry. However, if you really need to wash large stuff, you can go to the public laundry spots which might cost you about 7-8 euros depending on your quantity and sizes.
The architecture here combine French and German styles which is exactly what you might imagine how Europe would look like. There are so many fashion shops and restaurants near me and they all close really late, almost after 12 am, which is really different from the US. It is so convenient to live here except for Sundays. Nearly all of the shops and restaurants close on Sundays! So, Grocery shop should be done before or after Sundays. Popular Grocery brands are "Auchan", "U express" and "Carrefour city". They usually have many branches all over the city. Just google search the closet one. The outside marché is usually held on Tuesdays at the Station "Brogile" or Station "Homme de fer" area or just next to the universities academic buildings.
The major transportation of the city is the "tram" which you can get to a lot of places within 20 minutes. It is about 25 euros/per month to get a transportation card and you can access trams and buses. You can get your tram card after you get a student card, so you can enjoy the student discounts. You can get your transportation card from CTS commercial agency (I bought mine at the one located in downtown just next to the F Tram stop named "alt winmarik") or you can buy the tickets at the stops. It is the major transportation for me to go to schools every day. Here is a photo I got from the tram station. Do not forget to swipe your card before you get on the train, because it is possible that CTS employee wants you to show them your card or ticket.
Strasbourg is a really safe city. But still be careful of your personal belongings. It is really easy to lose things in Europe!
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