Here are some general rules, tips, and expectations to help you become accustomed to your new home!

CISabroad students participating in the Summer in Ireland program live in on-campus housing at Thomond Village, Dromroe Village or Cappavilla Village.

Summer 2020 students will be living in Thomond Village!

The villages are located on the North Campus which is linked to the South Campus by means of a spectacular bridge across the river Shannon. Expect up to 6 bedroom apartments with stunning views of the river Shannon and the Errina Canal. All bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms. While the village has its own launderette, students can use the hall and seminar rooms for meetings and study groups.

Village apartments offer:

Individual apartments with 2/4/6 large study bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, fully fitted

• Kitchen/living room and a comfortable lounge area
• Accommodation for students with impaired mobility
• Accommodation for students with families
• Electric heating
• Complimentary refuse sacks and light bulbs
• Cable television
• High-speed internet connection via UL network
• Weekly refuse collection point
• Launderette
• Full maintenance service
• Regular security patrols at night
• Enclosed area for bicycles

Launderette Service

You can wash and dry your laundry in the village launderette. Tokens can be purchased at the Village laundrettes or receptions to operate the machines. Washing detergent can be purchased at the village shop (if applicable) or a local store.

 

Guest Policy: 

Guests are allowed to visit for a maximum of 1 week. Students must receive approval from all housemates and let the Village Manager know of guests ahead of time, as well as check any guests in upon arrival.

Please note that although CISabroad makes every effort to provide your preferred form of housing, we cannot guarantee that all personal preferences are met. We have carefully selected safe and adequate housing for each student and each living arrangement is distinct and special in its own way.

Every housing placement is different with different pros and cons. Your accommodations will be different than what you have come to expect in your home country. In general, be prepared for a relatively small living space in an older building with very basic amenities. Now is the time to open your mind and get ready to experience something different; this attitude is in the spirit of your decision to study abroad. Please also remember, that when you are abroad, you will be representing your home institution and your home country; behave appropriately.

Cleanliness:
Keep your room and the common areas clean; this is especially important when you are sharing a bedroom, apartment, residence, or dormitory.

Noise:
In order to avoid disturbing the neighbors or housemates, please use headphones when listening to music, or keep the volume low, and please keep your voices down.

Utilities and use:

• Heating and air conditioning should be used sparingly. NEVER leave heating or air conditioning units while you are not home. If you must have them on when you are sleeping, keep them low.
• Always turn off the lights when you leave the apartment and when you are not in the room.

Safety:

• You should lock the apartment door at all times. Also, when leaving the apartment, make sure the windows are closed and locked. Neither the study abroad company nor the housing company will not be responsible for any stolen items.
• If the keys to the apartment are stolen, lost or misplaced, all locks to the apartment will have to be replaced at the student’s expense, including key copies for all apartment members.
• If the keys are left inside the apartment/bedroom and the locksmith has to open the door for the you, you will have to pay for this service.
• It is strictly forbidden to throw any object or substance from windows, balconies, terraces or roofs. This includes keys, cigarette butts or anything else big or small.

Guests and Alcohol Policies:

• Disrespectful behavior related to alcohol consumption will end up in dismissal from the housing and you will have to find your own housing at your own expense.
• Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the apartment.
• The consumption of drugs, as well as keeping or dealing with them, is absolutely prohibited

Financial Liability:

• You will have to pay for any damage done to the apartment (doors, walls, floors, furniture, kitchen supplies, washing machine, etc.).
• If extra time is needed to clean the apartment, or if items are damaged or missing, you will be charged and those charges will be deducted from your housing deposit. Housing deposits will be returned 12-16 weeks after the program has ended

Helpful tips for living with other people:

• Talk to your roommates if they do something that bothers you. Talking it through is the easiest way to solve a small problem before it gets bigger.
• Talk to the staff if a problem arises and you cannot work it out with your roommates.

Warning process:

• If any of the above rules are broken, you will receive a first verbal warning. This warning will also be written and sent to your sending study abroad program and your home school.
• The second infraction of any of the above rules will result in you being evicted from your apartment. You will need to find a new place to live at your own expense.
• Please read through all of our behavior policies noted in the CISabroad Policy Handbook, linked inside of the attachment to your acceptance email