Living in France
Daily life in France for Indian students
Food, community and a practical arrival plan make the move easier.
Food and cooking
Vegetarian options are available in many university restaurants and cafés; check menus and ask about ingredients. Cooking shared meals and planning a weekly grocery list can help you manage your budget.
Community
Excelia has an international student community rather than a country-specific one: meet students through campus associations and international student events. Ask the team about Indian student networks and opportunities to celebrate Diwali and Holi rather than assuming every campus hosts these events.
Before your first night in France
Arrange temporary housing before travelling, check welcome-day dates and plan your airport-to-campus journey. Prepare identity, enrolment and address documents for a bank account and health-insurance registration.
