Experience in Frankfurt, Germany by Rose

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What do you think about living in Frankfurt? Do you recommend it? How is it?

I like it a lot. There is a lot offered in regards to culture, sports and cuisine. The public transport is perfect and as a student you can use all of the trains, metros, etc. for free with a student card.

How is student life in Frankfurt?

Frankfurt isn't a typical student city. The residents all come from different social backgrounds. There are both very rich and very poor people. There is a lot to do. There are a lot of parks and a lot offered, in regards to leisure and culture. You never get bored!

How much does it cost to live in Frankfurt?

This is the biggest 'problem' in Frankfurt. As a student, living in Frankfurt is very expensive because it is not exclusively a student city. Frankfurt is wonderful but the majority of things are expensive; above all rent, and also bars, clubs, museums and sports facilities. You have to know where to go. There are many things for students, organized by students.

What is difficult to find accommodation in Frankfurt? Can you give any advice?

It's difficult to find an good value flat or room. However, it is possible...

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How is the country's food? What are your favourite dishes?

There are many influences from other countries because Frankfurt is very 'multicultural' but there are also typical dishes from Frankfurt. For example there is the Frankfurt sausage ('Frankfurter Würstchen'), green sauce with potatoes and eggs ('Grüne Soße'), a special Frankfurt cheese and much more.

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Grüne Soße

Which places do you recommend to visit in Frankfurt?

There are too many to list... It's that Frankfurt is quite big... However I would recommend the river bank, the museums and the markets that are on every weekend.

Which places would you recommend to go out and party in Frankfurt?

There are many parties such as the 'Cuban week', the 'Italian week', the 'museum party', many film festivals and other parties throughout the year. There is something interesting offered every week! In regards to the clubs, there are Silbergold and Robert Johnson...

Any advice you'd like to give to future students in Frankfurt?

It's better to find a flat which isn't in the centre because it's cheaper and the neighbourhoods a bit further out on the outskirts are stupendous too. Public transport in Frankfurt is perfect. For example there is Frankfurt-Höchst, Offenbach, Griesheim, Nied....