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Your accommodationFIC offers a range of accommodation options to suit your needs. These includeon-campus accommodation, homestay and off-campus accommodation.Students under 19 must be in accommodation acceptable to their parents and FIC.SHE LVE SBEDSTORAGESHELVESBEDFRIE NDSCHAIRMIRR ORDOORWINDOWDESKFRIDGEMIRRORFRIDGEDRESSERDRE SSERWIND OWDE SK &CHAIRCLOSETSample single dormitory roomSFU Residences(on campus accommodation)FIC students may choose to live in SFUresidences at the Burnaby campus, just ashort walk from classes. The residencesfeature extra long beds, shared TVsand microwaves in common rooms, andwiring for high-speed Internet access.The residences also include a dininghall and a meal plan that is availablefor the entire residence community.Life at the centre of it all, barbeque nights,movie nights and “rez” challenges are justsome of the regular activities that makeresidence fun! SFU students, staff andvolunteers are there to help make the mostof the residence experience – whetherit is sharing study tips, letting studentsknow where to find the best cup of coffeeor inviting you to join in a volleyballgame. For many students, residence lifeis one of the most memorable aspectsof their undergraduate experience.To apply online, please refer to:http://students.sfu.ca/residences/HomestayFor many students, the opportunity tostay with a Canadian family, off-campusand in the community, offers a specialappeal. As a homestay student, youwill have the chance to be a part of thefamily, taking part in family activitiesand celebrating special occasions.All families are within commuting distanceof FIC/SFU. Homestay may includebreakfast, lunch and dinner. Your homestaypackage may be upgraded to include specialamenities such as Internet or a privatebathroom upon request. FIC’s preferredhomestay providers are Vancouver CentralHomestay and First Choice InternationalPlacement Inc. To explore homestay optionsin Vancouver refer towww.vancouvercentralhomestay.comor www.fciplacement.comWhat if I’m under 19years of age?All students under 19 years of age whocome to Canada to study and whoare not accompanied by a parent orlegal guardian, must be cared for by aresponsible adult in Canada. This personis known as the Legal Guardian. FirstChoice International Placement Inc. ispleased to provide a monitored custodialguardianship service for unaccompaniedminor-aged students who are either:• staying in a homestay arrangedand/or approved by First ChoiceInternational Placement Inc.; or• staying on-campus at arecognized public or privatepost-secondary institution.For further information and to applygo to - www.fciplacement.comOff-campus accommodationA wide range of off-campusaccommodation including private rentalsand shared accommodation is available toFIC students. The following online resourceswill provide you comprehensive and up-todatelistings and are the best places to startlooking for off-campus accommodation:www.sfu.myidealhome.comwww.homes4students.cawww.vancouver.en.craigslist.caAirport receptionTo request pick up upon arrival inVancouver, please visitwww.beatonsmeetandgreet.com.(Approximate cost is C$75 - C$85)24