homestay guide - Staffcentral - University of Brighton
homestay guide - Staffcentral - University of Brighton
homestay guide - Staffcentral - University of Brighton
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your new home<br />
It may take a few days to settle into<br />
your host home and get to know how<br />
things work and for you and your host<br />
to get used to living together. This<br />
is a good time to discuss the house<br />
rules and agree what is expected <strong>of</strong><br />
you when you are living in their home.<br />
Please remember this is your host’s<br />
home and it is important that you<br />
are considerate and respectful at all<br />
times.<br />
Some things to discuss with your<br />
host include;<br />
• Mealtimes and dietary<br />
requirements<br />
• Whether you can you bring<br />
friends home or have a guest<br />
to stay<br />
• Keys and security<br />
• Times when you may be away<br />
overnight or for a longer period<br />
• Cleaning arrangements<br />
• Local shops and amenities<br />
• Information about the local area<br />
05 www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation<br />
Smoking<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> our registered hosts do not<br />
permit smoking in their home. Please<br />
respect the host’s wishes and if you<br />
need to smoke, check with your host<br />
if there is a suitable place outside.<br />
Make sure you extinguish your<br />
cigarettes and dispose <strong>of</strong> them safely.<br />
Telephone<br />
Most students rely on mobile phones,<br />
but if you wish to make telephone<br />
calls using the host’s landline, you<br />
must discuss and agree this with<br />
the host. Overseas calls can be<br />
expensive so your host may ask you<br />
to reimburse them for any telephone<br />
costs.<br />
Transport<br />
We aim to ensure that all our<br />
<strong>homestay</strong>s are located close to public<br />
transport links to the university’s<br />
academic buildings. Your host will<br />
be able to advise about local bus<br />
and train services, and you can also<br />
find more information about tickets<br />
prices and timetables by visiting the<br />
following websites;<br />
www.nationalrail.co.uk<br />
www.buses.co.uk<br />
www.thebiglemon.com<br />
Using your <strong>homestay</strong> address<br />
If you need to use your <strong>homestay</strong><br />
address for bank accounts, please<br />
ask the host for permission first. It is<br />
important you change your address<br />
details with the bank or any other<br />
contacts before you leave and ensure<br />
that your host has a forwarding<br />
address for any mail. Please also<br />
ensure that all outstanding bills are<br />
paid before you leave.
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