Housing
IEP students may
choose from a variety of housing options.
HOUSING
FEES
Where Should
I Live?
|
Facility
|
Advantages
|
Disadvantages
|
HOMESTAY
FAMILY
|
•
Improve your English more quickly
• Family provides transportation to
and from school
• Low cost
• Available year-round
• Experience American family life
• All meals provided |
•
May live a 10-15 minute drive from UCR
• Must follow rules of the family
• Limited food choices
• Limited freedom |
ON-CAMPUS
INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENCE CENTER
IRC
|
•
Least expensive of dorm/campus apartment units
•
Most English classes are held within same building
• Organized
activities by staff
•
Private bathroom, TV, air-conditioning in every room
• Free
shopping trips
•
Internet lab available
•
Choice of a single- (limited), double- or triple- occupancy room
•
Laundry facilities are located within the building
•
Full-service cafeteria and meal plan available
•
Open year-round
•
Free local phone service included
•
Bed linens and towels provided in each room |
•
Less interaction with American students
• No opportunity to experience American
family life
• No
kitchen available (only microwaves in common areas)
|
|
ON-CAMPUS
INTERNATIONAL
VILLAGE |
•
Private bathroom, air-conditioning in every room
• Choice of single- or double-occupancy
per bedroom
• Laundry facilities are located within
the building
• Walking distance to school
• Meal plan available
• Open year-round
• Free local phone service
• High-speed Internet service
• Premium cable service
• Can cook own meals
• Interaction with American students
• Internet Cafe
• Exercise room
• Sports field
• Wireless high-speed Internet connection |
•
No opportunity to experience American family life
• Bed linens and towels are not provided
for a 10-week or 10-month lease |
|
INTERNATIONAL
