国际新生

住房 & 个人需求

住房

Although 博天堂官方 does not have on-campus housing, we do partner with homestay companies which offer host family housing options for students. 还有很多选择 for apartment 和 house rentals in Albany 和 Corvallis.

住宿选择 

Host families provide a room for rent, which includes some meals 和 additional support. This can be a great option for students who need a place to stay when they first arrive. To request a homestay referral, please click on the links below.

公寓和房屋租金

Online websites to search for apartments 和 houses for rent in Albany 和 Corvallis:

有用的技巧:

  • 提前计划: Begin your search several months ahead of time.
  • 租期: Six months to one year, or monthly contracts. Longer contracts may have a discount, but renters must not move before the contract ends or may be charged a fee.
  • 阅读合同: 它是 important to underst和 the housing contract or agreement before signing or 做出任何正式的承诺.
  • 安全: Check the safety features of your apartment, such as secure door entry, security personnel, or CCTV in communal areas. 
  • 存款: Normally require a deposit of two months rent. Some of the deposit may be returned 30 days after the move-out date if the property is in the same condition as when you 开始租赁. You may not receive the full deposit refund if items need to be 在公寓内清洁或固定.
  • 水电费: Check with the l和lord about garbage collection, water 和 electricity costs. 他们 可能包括在内，也可能不包括在内. If not included, you must subscribe 和 pay separately 对于服务.
  • 额外费用注意额外的费用. Examples: parking spaces, laundry facilities, or 礼宾服务可能需要额外收费.
  • 电器: Most apartments are equipped with kitchen appliances such as a stove, refrigerator,  微波炉和洗碗机. Some apartments also offer a clothes washing machine 和 dryer in the unit, while some offer washing machines 和 dryers in a shared space 或者是普通建筑.
  • 家具: Some apartments come fully furnished, which includes bed, sofa, dining table. Most apartments are not furnished, renters must purchase their furnishings.
  • 设施: Some apartment complexes include amenities such as pools or gyms.
可选的供应

Suggested items you may need to purchase after your arrival:

  • Items to purchase for your housing:
    • Bedding: sheets, blanket, comforter, pillows
    • Kitchen: pans, pots, plates, utensils, rice cooker, cups
    • 家具: 
      • 卧室:床架、床垫
      • Living room: Couch or sofa, chair, TV
      • 洗衣:洗衣篮. If the apartment does not have a washing machine 和 dryer, an alternative would be coin laundry or laundromat.
    • Sets of towels for both kitchen 和 bath
  • Items to purchase for college study
    • 桌椅
    • 台灯
    • 笔记本电脑
    • Office supplies: paper, pens, binders
住房的权利

L和lords 和 property managers must follow rental laws including how they talk with you, how quickly they must fix things in your apartment, if they can enter your apartment while you are living there, more. Sometimes they do not follow some laws. 它是 important for you to know your rights as a renter.

If you believe you are being treated unfairly, or just want to learn more about your 房屋权益，请联系 Oregon 社区 Alliance of Tenants 或电邮联络博天堂官方 Roadrunner资源中心.

 

运输

As an 博天堂官方 student you can ride the Linn-Benton循环 bus between Corvallis 和 Albany at no cost.

If you plan to drive your own car, check into 博天堂官方的停车规则. 校园停车是免费的. If you do plan to drive, it is a good idea to 登记你的车 through the Public 安全 Office in RCH 119. 

You must obtain an Oregon Driver's License to drive while studying at 博天堂官方. 你会 need to take a written test as well as a driving test in order to get your license. As rules in Oregon differ from other states within the U.S. 以及周边国家 the world, we advise you to learn about safe driving in Oregon through 车管所网站. You can also learn about what to expect when you visit the DMV by checking out this 保存情况说明.

食物 & 餐厅

As you become familiar with Albany 和 Corvallis, you can find many restaurants 和 通过像 TripAdvisor 和 Yelp. Or, you can cook your own food by visiting a local grocery store in your neighborhood. We advise students to find the places they like that fit within their personal budgets. If you need recommendations 和 support, stop by the 国际项目办公室 to meet with an advisor or international peer ambassador.

银行

Opening a checking account here in the U.S. will make it easier for you to manage payments 和 get cash when you need it. As you work to open the account, make sure 问问题. 例如, do you have a monthly fee for the account? 了解更多关于如何打开一个美国.S. 银行账户.

手机

You may want to invest in a local cell phone while you're studying in the States. Cell phone carrier prices 和 coverage vary; you may want to check with friends or other international students to see which providers they like. 一些主要的 该地区的运营商包括 AT&T, 冲刺, t - mobile, 威瑞森. You may also want to connect with your peers through free apps including 行, 推出, 微信, or WhatsApp. 别忘了下载我们的 LBLive app to connect with other students!