NEW YORK CENTRAL PARK 30+
SCHOOL GUIDE
ACCOMMODATION IN NEW YORK CENTRAL PARK 30+
SCHOOL GUIDE
ACCOMMODATION IN NEW YORK
ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD RESIDENCE
MIDTOWN EAST
BATHROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
ADDRESS: 569 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Single and double occupancy rooms with ensuite bathrooms BEDROOM: Single and twin rooms available, refrigerator, microwave, wardrobe, desk and chair KITCHEN: Microwave, mini fridge in each room; communal kitchen available for student use. Cutlery set is provided upon arrival but students are responsible for their own pots and pans SERVICES: Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, controlled access, cleaning service available at extra charge, students must bring their own toiletries FACILITIES: Lounge, study area, gym, communal kitchen. Card-operated laundry on-site LANDMARKS NEARBY: Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Museum of Modern Art
NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes, from 22:00 to 7:00 VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes; o vernight guests (18+ only) need to be registered in advance and are limited to three nights SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No 24-HOUR SECURITY? 24-hour front desk, CCTV RESIDENCE CLEANING: Rooms cleaned on arrival LINEN CHANGING: Clean bed linens provided upon arrival, students are responsible for cleaning their own linen AVAILABILITY: Year-round MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: No minimum CHECK-IN: Saturdays and Sundays from 16:00 to 21:00. CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
SOME TIPS TO FIND YOUR OWN APARTMENT OR SHARE A HOUSE WITH FRIENDS: PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING: Toiletries, personal items to make your room feel like home, prescription medication SERVICES INCLUDED: Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (if laundry is not available at home; common price for laundry is $5 for wash/dry at facilities in building or laundromat nearby), telephone use for emergencies MEALS PROVIDED: Depends on booking type. If you book 14 meals per week you will have breakfast and dinner. If you book 7 meals per week, you are responsible for your own dinner and you may not have access to the kitchen at certain times Breakfast: Usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast Lunch: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops Dinner: You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host WHERE ARE THE HOMESTAYS LOCATED? Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT? No DISTANCE TO SCHOOL: Homestays are 45-60 minutes of commute time to the school TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use public transport
• The school’s accommodation team can provide a local alternative accommodation list • Check whether the accommodation you are going to see is in a safe area • Take a friend with you when you go to view any accommodation • If you are sharing an apartment or house find out who has access to it • Make sure the accommodation is safe, has current fire/safety checks, and smoke alarms are fitted • Make sure your room is secure and that you have insurance for your laptop, camera, and other valuable items • Keep in mind that in addition to rent, you may be responsible for paying for additional fees and taxes
TIME TO...
ON FOOT
BY BIKE
BY BUS
BY METRO/TRAIN 15 minutes
20 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
THE SCHOOL
N/A
N/A
N/A
THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT
5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes
5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes
5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 60 minutes
THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
5-10 minutes
5-10 minutes 5 minutes 60 minutes
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
5 minutes
THE CITY CENTRE
N/A
N/A
THE MAIN AIRPORT
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