If you\u2019ll be staying in a residence hall or the TSH, you\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to practice your Spanish with the staff. While some staff members may not speak English, they\u2019re accustomed to working with English-speaking residents.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In the residence halls\/TSH, you\u2019re also responsible for the cost of a replacement key, should you lose it or have it stolen. This cost is currently 20\u20ac, <\/strong>subject to change. As per building policies, students living in the residence hall or TSH should ensure that their room door is properly closed at all times.<\/p>\n The maintenance personnel and also the staff members have access to all the floors and rooms only<\/em> for security reasons or for the room’s periodical cleaning service.<\/p>\n Your room will be cleaned at least once a week in residence halls or once a month in The Social Hub.<\/p>\n If you want to change the cleaning day or time, please let the residence hall\/TSH staff know.<\/p>\n Students who choose the residence hall option, rather than The Social Hub, will have one roommate from the Syracuse Madrid program. Students at the TSH do not have roommates.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Guests or visitors are only allowed from 10am to 11pm.<\/p>\n You won\u2019t have a curfew, but you\u2019ll be expected to be considerate and mindful of the noise you make when you return home during quiet hours. After 11 at night, people can make an official complaint about noises in the corridors, rooms, etc.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Quiet hours are strictly observed after 11pm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n People are sometimes unaware of how their actions affect others, and residence halls and The Social Hub have 24-hour security. Call the front desk to let them know what\u2019s going on so they can take action.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Can I have a package shipped to me from the United States or order from Amazon?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, although we encourage you to have it sent directly to Syracuse Madrid. Staff will email you as soon as we receive it. Use the following address:<\/p>\n Syracuse Madrid (Tip: Your Amazon Prime membership from the U.S. doesn\u2019t cover international shipping, nor does it apply to amazon.es.)<\/p>\n As energy prices have skyrocketed all across Europe, it is recommended that you limit the\u00a0total amount of time<\/i>\u00a0that you keep the heating turned on in your home, dorm, or TSH, with a recommended temperature range of 19-21\u00baC (66,2 \u2013 69,8\u00baF). As for air conditioning, temperatures should remain between 24-27\u00baC (75-77\u00baF). This being said, please keep in mind that homestays, dorms, and TSH will each have their own rules based on Spanish government recommendations.<\/p>\n This is not within our control both locally and at the university level. We strongly encourage you to plan accordingly.<\/p>\n Spaniards tend to have dinner late, around 9:30pm. A usual lunchtime is 2:30pm\u20133pm, and bedtime is often as late as midnight. Meal times will be posted on the main door of the cafeteria or dining hall.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Kitchen staff can save a plate for you to heat up if you notify them in advance that you won\u2019t be making it back in time for dining hours.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Things may be a bit more relaxed at the residence hall, but we advise you to be observant. Notice what the local students do and how they behave.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n What if I don’t like what they cook?<\/strong><\/p>\n The residence hall offers several options for each meal. While the food is more tailored to local student tastes, there is also an option in case someone does not like what is offered on a specific day: sandwiches, salads, rice, fruit, etc.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Will I be forced to eat red meat and fish?<\/strong><\/p>\n The residence hall staff will respect your dietary choices and restrictions. Inform the residence hall staff of your food restrictions in advance.<\/p>\n Make sure to fill out the check-in document provided by your residence hall coordinator as soon as you move in to avoid being charged for any previous damage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In the residence halls, students are responsible for washing their clothes. For your convenience, there\u2019s a laundry room on the premises. The price for the washing machine is 3\u20ac, and the dryer costs 2\u20ac per load.<\/p>\n Bed linens and towels will be changed weekly by the cleaning staff.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The resident halls have WiFi all around the building. While the WiFi generally works well, don\u2019t expect it to necessarily be as fast as in the U.S.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Yes. The front desk staff can assist you in reserving study rooms.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Can I use all the facilities?<\/strong><\/p>\n Apart from the laundry room and the dining hall, the dorms also have a game room, study rooms, an exercise room, and a patio area for resident use. To use the game room, you may need to stop by the front desk to sign up beforehand. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" General Questions What if I don’t speak Spanish? If you\u2019ll be staying in a residence hall or the TSH, you\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to practice your Spanish with the staff. While some staff members may not speak English, they\u2019re accustomed to working with English-speaking residents. What if I lose the keys? 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\n<\/strong><\/p>\nCan I close my bedroom door?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Which residence hall staff will come into my room?<\/h4>\n
Will I share a bedroom with my roommate?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Can I have a friend visit my room and\/or spend the night?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Will I have a curfew?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
At what time should I stop playing music or talking loudly with my roommate?<\/h4>\n
What if I cannot sleep at night due to noise in the rooms or hallways?<\/h4>\n
\n[YOUR NAME] Calle Miguel \u00c1ngel, 8
\n28010, Madrid, Spain (Espa\u00f1a)<\/p>\nHow will temperature recommendations by local authorities affect my time abroad?<\/h4>\n
\nMeals<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
What time will we have meals?<\/h4>\n
Should I notify anyone in advance if I’m not having lunch or dinner in the residence hall?<\/h4>\n
What should I expect at the dinner table?<\/h4>\n
\nUtilities & Common Areas<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Is there a check-in process?<\/h4>\n
How often will my clothes be washed?<\/h4>\n
Will I have Internet access?<\/h4>\n
Is there study space in the residence hall or TSH?<\/h4>\n