Temporary accommodation upon arrival

Many students need a place to stay for the first days or weeks, before the dorm or apartment is ready. OPTIONS • Hotels and guesthouses • Hostels, usually the cheapest • Short-term rentals • Friends, family, or community members • Your school, which may offer a guest room or arrival housing TIPS • Book your first nights before you leave home. Make sure you know the address, check-in time, and cancellation policy. • Choose a place close to your school or a transit hub. • Ask about kosher food, Shabbat arrangements, and whether it is open on Shabbat. • Do not arrive on a Friday afternoon without a place to stay. Everything shuts down. GOOD TO KNOW • If your lease starts later than your arrival, ask about early move-in. • Keep your luggage light for easier moves. • Take advantage of the time to run errands: SIM, bank, Rav-Kav, groceries.