We spoke to the Associate Director of Residential Life at the University of Hartford on the subject of student accommodation in America. Some of the topics he discusses includes documents which students will need to secure off-campus housing; what to pack and what to expect from an American dorm.
‘“Wow, these cosy lil’ cottage looks exactly like the cottages in the shire from the lord of the rings movie!” This was my first thought when I arrived at University Village at Iowa State University for the very first time. University Village is where I call home for the past two years that I have been here in the United States. The scenery surrounding my cozy apartment is filled with lush green grass, blue skies and
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Most prospective students would admit that finding a place to stay and the right sort of accommodation can be key to a successful study abroad experience. There are quite a number of options available, so you might feel a bit confused. Finding the best fit for you is important and with this in mind we went in search of some clarification, chatting to a student accommodation specialist in the U.S. Residence hall
What are homestay hosts and families really like? Before choosing your mode of accommodation, you should consider a homestay option. However, we understand it can be intimidating to live with a stranger/strangers in their home (in a different country too). Watch the video below to reassure yourself about what a homestay host can be like. We interviewed Frank, an American homestay host who lives in Brooklyn (New
When organising student accommodation in America , there are a lot of things to keep in mind. For most international students this will be your first time leaving your family home and living on your own, so you’re probably already a little nervous. Once you actually begin to look for accommodation, you’re likely to come across some terms which you don’t understand. For example, what Americans call an ‘apartment’, the Brits call a
Whilst living on American college is a unique cultural experience, it’s by no means your only student accommodation option. It’s also a lot less outlandish than what we’re led to believe by Hollywood comedies featuring pranks and parties galore! Let our breakdown of the basic accommodation options for international students in America help set the record straight and get your study abroad planning process underway. Tip: Accommodation queries
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