Study in England Program
2003-2004
Student Handbook
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Study in England Program
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HOUSINGThe cost of housing during the two terms is included in the programme cost. Students must live in housing assigned by the programme. Starting in the Fall 2003, all students will be assigned to University of Birmingham student housing. British student housing is basic but comfortable. All rooms are single rooms. Students will have access to a telephone, but not necessarily in individual rooms. Students are permitted to smoke in their rooms. Student housing includes sheets, blankets, and pillows, but residents must provide their own towels and washcloths. (Many past students have found an extra polar fleece blanket very welcome; you may want to bring one.) Students living in university housing will have breakfast and weekday dinners provided. They will receive meal checks to be used as desired for other meals. To see what the university housing looked like in 2002-2003, check out the SIE 2002-2003 website (http://www.d.umn.edu/~ieowww/manor.htm).The majority of student residents in university housing complexes are British, although some of the residents are other foreign students. All students should expect to make deposits related to their housing (approximately £30) on arrival. Based on UMD housing policy, it is the programme's policy not to provide student housing or meals during Christmas and spring break periods. Students are responsible for all costs during breaks. University housing is closed during breaks. It may take a few weeks to adjust to your new accommodations. Our housing
coordinator, Mrs. Huddleston, is wonderful, and she will try to see that
your stay is enjoyable. Housing will be different than you are used to,
but nice, and comfortable. If, after you've been in your accommodation
for a few weeks, you don't quite feel at home, talk with Mrs. Huddleston
and/or the Programme Director. They can usually help out. |
