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EC : Standard Apartment

DESCRIPTION OF LOCAL AREA ADDRESS

East Boston is located just across the Boston Harbour from downtown Boston and boasts 45 Orleans Street Apt. 3 beautiful views of the city from its many waterfront parks. Boston, The style of the neighbourhood is typical of historic Boston neighborhoods, with three-storey MA, USA 02128 homes, apartments, restaurants, and shops packed tightly into each city block, and a lot of hustle and bustle. You will be exposed to many diverse American cultures in East Boston: Latino, Italian, African-American, Brazilian, Chinese, etc., forming an exciting modern American EMERGENCY NUMBER neighbourhood. +1 (617)-990-4880 East Boston is full of many shops and restaurants for you to explore just steps away from your apartment. , just a 2-minute walk away and is complete with Boston’s diverse ROOM TYPE cultural dining options. It is also within walking distance of Jeffries Point where you can relax, see a great city and harbor views, and watch the sun rise and set. Single and Twin. Room size: Just a 10 minute T-ride away is Boston’s Constitution Beach, one of the most popular beaches approx. 15' x 20' in the city. The New England harbor town of Winthrop is just a few T stops away, where you can enjoy more beaches, shoreline, and beautiful views of the city of Boston. BATHROOM TYPE East Boston is home to Boston’s Logan airport, so getting from the airport to your apartment is simple! Shared (shower and bath tub): 1 bathroom per two rooms. DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMMODATION

The East Boston apartment offers modern, stylish design inside a classic building. There are BOARD STATUS four bright, large bedrooms, two beautiful, updated bathrooms, a common area with Self catering comfortable seating and a reading nook, as well as a shared kitchen with modern appliances, including laundry facilities.

1 ACCOMMODATION FEATURES

Room Facilities

Building Facilities

• ATM in Building • Balcony MISCELLANEOUS • BBQ Cleaning service provided: weekly cleaning of common areas, floors. Student • Bike Racks clean their own dishes, pick up their own clothers, etc. • Business Centre There is Washer and dryer in unit (free usage) • Cafeteria Luggage drop-off is allowed • Children's Playground Utility bills are included • Cleaning Service Provided 24-hour security is not provided • Communal Dining Room Kitchen utensils are provided • Communal Kitchen • Communal Lounge • Fitness Center JOURNEY TO SCHOOL • Free-Wifi • Games Room To get to the school, turn right out of the apartment onto Orleans Street, and then • Garden left onto Sumner Street. Walk about 3 minutes to Maverick Square, and get on the • Hot Tub T at Maverick Station. Take the Blue Line Subway (T) inbound towards Bowdoin • Indoor Swimming Pool Station and exit the train at State Street Station.Walk along State Street down the • Laundry Facilities hill, crossing the intersection with Congress Street, toward Faneuil Hall. After • Library crossing Congress Street, walk for one block and take the first left on Merchants • Lift Row. EC Boston will be on your left, across from Anthem Restaurant. • Meeting Room • Multimedia Room & Lounge • Netflix ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE • Outdoor Swimming Pool Arrival day: Saturday (Sunday arrival: Upon request). • Parking Space Check in: 2pm - 7pm • Picnic Areas Early Check in is possible only on special request. • Public Computers Late Check in is allowed. There is a lock box outside the front door, where the • Roku TV Streaming Device student can collect keys for early or after-hours check in. The directions for • Rooftop opening the lock box, along with the code, for the student to use will be provided. • Sauna Please take only one set of keys! If the student has any difficulties, he should call • Sport Premises the Emergency Phone for assistance. • Underground Storage • Vending Machines Available • Wheelchair Accessible Departure day: Saturday Check out: 11am Late check out is not allowed.

2 ARRIVAL PROCEDURES AIRPORT PICK-UP

Please make sure to follow these instructions; otherwise, we cannot guarantee If you have reserved our airport transfer that the person who will check you in will be at the apartment when you arrive. service, the driver will be waiting, Before you come to the United States, please send your flight details or an holding an EC sign. If you arrive on an estimated arrival time at the time of booking accommodation, or as soon as international flight, the driver will be possible once known. waiting outside the Immigration & If you have reserved the airport transfer service, we will know your time of arrival at Customs area.If you arrive via a the residence. An EC representative will be at the apartment in order to check you domestic flight, the driver will be in if you arrive before 19:00. If you arrive after 19:00, you will need to access the waiting in the baggage claim area. lockbox outside the front door in order to enter the residence. You will receive If you do not see the transportation lockbox information prior to your arrival. If you have any problems, call the representative immediately, please emergency phone number at+ 1 (617) 990 4880, and an EC staff member will assist make sure to wait at least 15 minutes you. before leaving the designated meeting If you did not reserve the airport transfer service, it is very important that you call point to call the transfer company the EC Emergency phone on your way to the residence, so we have your most emergency number, +1 (800) 609 1402. updated arrival time. The emergency phone number is+ 1 (617) 990 4880. Also, Even if the representative does not please tell the EC staff member on the phone if you plan on taking a taxi or public answer, leave a message confirming transportation to the apartment. your name and location, and the agent Once you arrive at the East Boston residence, there will be a lockbox outside of the will find you within a few minutes. You apartment for you to get your keys. You will receive the code to the lock box prior may also call the emergency phone to your arrival. If you have any problems, call the Emergency Phone at +1 (617) 990 number at +1 (617) 990 4880, and an EC 4880, and an EC staff member will assist you. staff member will assist you. If your flight is missed, delayed, or cancelled, or if there is any other OTHER WAYS TO GET TO YOUR RESIDENCE problem, please make sure to contact EC Boston at +1 (617) 990 4880. You can take a taxi or the subway to get to the residence. Taxi: Taxi service costs on average $35-50. Subway:The subway and bus routes serving Boston Logan International Airport are operated by the Bay Transportation Authority (better known as the MBTA or the "T"). At Boston Logan, walk out any exit and look for the rectangular signs that say “MBTA” or “Airport Shuttles.” Wait for the bus that says “MBTA Blue Line” on the front and sides of the bus (the shuttle will be numbered 22, 33, or 55). The shuttle is free you do not need a ticket to board. Take the shuttle for approximately 5 minutes to the Blue Line T stop labelled “Airport.” Inside the station, purchase a ticket at one of the ticket machines in the entrance hall. (Depending on your plans, you may choose a single Charlie Ticket fare, a 7-day Link Pass, or a Monthly Link Pass.) You will take the Blue Line train in the direction of Bowdoin. Trains typically arrive every 5 to 15 minutes. Ride the train in the direction of Bowdoin for one stop, to Maverick station. Exit Maverick Station, and turn left onto Sumner Street. Walk for approximately 3 minutes, and turn right to Orleans Street The apartment is on the left side of the street.

HOUSE RULES

Students must be 18+ to choose this accommodation Mixed gender (sharing rooms - are single gender) A $300 security refundable deposit, payable by credit card, is required upon arrival. Should no damage to property be encountered upon inspection, students will be refunded from 4-6 weeks following departure. (Detailed check out procedure will be given on the last Wednesday of your stay) Guests are not allowed overnight Smoking is not permitted in the apartments While we promote and support diversity, we cannot guarantee language mix. However, we always encourage students to use English to communicate, be respectful and inclusive of others EC provides a clean living space for all students and expects a basic level of respect from all students. For example, if something is dropped, pick it up; do not leave clothes and belongings on the floor; place rubbish and leftovers in a

CANCELLATION PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

3 Students cancelling or postponing within 14 days of arrival date, for reasons other than visa denial, will be charged a one-week accommodation fee at the standard accommodation rate and the accommodation placement fee.

CANCELLATION AFTER ARRIVAL

Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing four (4) weeks prior to termination. After deducting the price of accommodation used (including the required notice period charged at standard accommodation rates), students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs. If four (4) weeks’ notice is not provided, a cancellation fee equal to four (4) weeks of accommodation will apply.

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