Moving to Kassel for study, what should I know about daily life?
Hi guys! I'm moving to Kassel later this year for my master's and I'd want to ask for some insight from people who live there.
A bit of context: I'm from Vietnam, and I have only ever lived in or spent serious time in big Asian cities. Kassel will be my first time in a smaller European city. From what I have gathered, I know that this is a very green, quiet mid-sized city with decent public transport and train connection. I would love to learn more about:
(1) Food: I know that most of my meals likely will be home-cooked to be frugal, but what does affordable but good daily eating look like for students?
(2) Culture day-to-day: I know about documenta, but what's the regular scene like, e.g. are there indie cinemas, venues, bookstores, coffee shops, things like that? What do people do when they go out, both during the week and the weekend, aside from the park?
(3) How international does it feel? Not asking about language 'cuz I know German is needed and I speak B2 German, but more about whether the city feels mostly German/local or more so international?
Aside from the above questions, I'd appreciate any sharing to help me prepare better, like what you wish you had known before moving to Kassel or something you think people moving to Kassel should know. Thanks!