Homestay Info,Homestay in New York City,Homestay in the USA

What kind of housing is available from New York Accommodations Centre? Housing is available in the form of single rooms in apartments, houses, bed and breakfasts and YMCA facilities.

Will I have my own room? Yes.

What items will be in my room? Each visitor's room contains a bed and bed linens, a desk/study area, dresser/closet, towels and a trashcan.

Will there be any other students in the Homestay? If a host family has more than one private room available, there may be several students in the same Homestay.

Will I have my own bathroom? Some host families offer the visitor their own bathroom and some offer bathroom facilities that are shared by the family.

Will I get meals? The host family will provide breakfast in a "serve yourself" style. Dinner is provided each night with the host family.

May I make my own food? Yes, with the host family's permission.

May I request a specific Homestay? Yes. Please contact us to find out if the Homestay you are requesting is available during the time you will be visiting.

Will I receive a key to the house? Yes.

Will I be able to watch television? Yes.

Can I use the host family's telephone? You may make local telephone calls from the Homestay. All long distance calls must be made using a calling card.

May I use the family computer? Yes, but only with the host family's permission. Please make sure you use a local access number when you log on to the internet to avoid long distance charges.

May I smoke in the house? Yes, but only with the permission of the host family. Some host families will ask that you smoke outside the house.

Can I do laundry in the Homestay? Yes. The host family will show you where the laundry facilities are.

Will I be able to go shopping? Yes.

Will I be able to go sight seeing? Yes.

Will I have a curfew (time that I need to return to the Homestay each night? You do not have a curfew. However, it is customary that you notify your host family if you will miss dinner or will return to the house after 10pm.

Can I have guests come to the Homestay? Yes, but only with the host family's permission.

Can I stay at a friend's house during my visit? Yes. Please notify your host family that you will be staying outside the Homestay for the evening.

Applying for Housing

Where can I get an application form? Click here for a Homestay Application. The application can be filled out online.

Is there a deadline for submitting the application? No. We accept applications at all times.

Can I be picked up at the airport? Yes. Please contact us to make arrangements.

Other Information

What are "House Rules"? House Rules are the rules of the particular host family with whom you are staying. These rules may include requests to lock the doors of the home when you leave, or avoid receiving phone calls after a certain time at night. These rules usually apply to members of the family and guests. In general, visitors should respect and follow the host family's "house rules."

Where can I find more information about the attractions in New York City? Click here for Links to local attractions.

How can I travel around the city? New York City has an extensive public transportation system including subways, trains, buses, and ferries. Click here for public transportation schedules and maps. You can learn more about New York City's transportation pass called Metro Card on the MTA site.

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