Coming to Munich for exchange year, need HELP!
Hello guys! I'm an engineering student from Mexico, and I'm going to go to Munich for an exchange year at Hochschule München (HM). I'm very excited to go, and I'm still in the visa process and all, but I have some serious problems. I was hoping someone here could help me with ahha
So, of course, the first one is accommodation. I'm registered at the Studentwerk, but still, it is a raffle, and I'm preparing in case I don't win a room there, so I'm searching for a place to stay. Just in case anyone here has a spare room, could you DM me? I'm willing to handle all household chores in exchange for a place to sleep. I'll be out all day visiting the city and the surrounding areas and studying for my exams, but I can clean and mop as needed. I'm actually quite good at it, ahha (Of course I'd pay too, but if cleaning or helping around sweetens the deal, I'm looking for a cheap rent), anyways, do you know where I can find cheap places to rent? And how many months of deposit do people ask around for? I have 1500 Euros prepared. Is that enough?
Second is nature! I LOVE nature, going on hikes, and all of that. Do you know any good routes around Munich? I'ma big traveler, too. During the weekends, I plan to visit family in Europe and nearby cities, mainly wanting to go to Norway and Switzerland, so any tips for those places!?
Also, what about transportation? From what I've seen online, Munich's public transportation is pretty good, and I shouldn't foresee any trouble moving around, but are there different metro companies, one better than the other? Any routes or places I should avoid?
Lastly, what about food? Coming from a semi-tropical country, fruits and vegetables are not that expensive around here, but what I've heard from people that have lived in Europe those are crazy expensive there. Is that true? And what do you recommend for food?
Please keep in mind I'm going to receive only 992 Euros a month, which should be rent and groceries
Thank you so much in advance