Accommodations: Don Quijote

Host Family
Accommodation in a host family allows you to get the maximum out of your course. Many of the host families that the school employs have worked with them since the school was founded. The families know from experience what the role of a host is. In a large city like Valencia you should expect to travel about 20-25 minutes from your home to the school. Valencia has excellent transportation so getting there is not a problem. Breakfast and dinner are included and prepared for you when you stay with a host family. Typically there will be another student in the home with you.

Nowhere else will you directly experience real Spanish life and nothing could be better to help improve your language skills. However the word 'family' should not be taken too literally, because your family could also be a single parent who takes in students because he or she enjoys the company. Sometimes there is also a Spanish student living with the family.

It is obvious that you will have to adjust a little to the rules of the house. Remember too, that Spanish people have different eating habits. Apart from that, you are free to do what you want. You will be given your own keys, so you can come and go as you please. You will be able to receive phone calls at home.

It is important to realize that in Europe many things are smaller than North Americans are accustomed to: cars, Cokes, and possibly your room. You may arrive at the home on the Sunday before you classes start and you will be expected to leave the Saturday after classes are over. It may be possible to stay extra nights, check with us for details. If you have special dietary needs, such as vegetarianism, it is possible for you to stay with a host family that can accommodate this request.

Student Flats
Students share a student flat with four or five other don Quijote students. The school will always do their best to accommodate students in a student apartment with different nationalities. The student apartments are not very luxurious but they have all the basic amenities: a bed, table, chair, and a wardrobe. Each student flat has a living room with television, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine however no telephones are available. You can make your phone calls from one of the many phone boxes outside on the street. You share the kitchen and the living bathroom and, together, you keep the house clean. Every week, a don Quijote employee cleans the common areas.

Your flat is located about 10-20 minutes away from the school. This option is great for independent students. You will have to prepare your own meals because they are not included with this option. You will need to bring a towel for showering, however sheets and a pillow are provided.

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