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One of the most important things you will have to take care of before you start your studies in the United States is finding a place to live. This is an important decision since it will be one of your biggest expenses and will affect your personal and academic adjustment. Everyone is happiest and most productive in surroundings that are comfortable to them. In general, the amount you spend for housing should be limited to one-third or one-fourth of the total amount you have planned to spend on living expenses. If the cost is one-half of your budget, you may be spending too much.
While the Center for Global Languages does not offer housing, students can choose from a variety of options, including a homestay, hotel, or apartment. Homestays are located within 5-9 miles of the campus, while the hotels listed are within 5 miles. Below is information on each of these options:
Homestays*
Students can make arrangements for homestays through International Housing Placement Service (IHPS).Their emphasis is on safe, quality, and affordable housing with hosts who are pre-screened, interested in cultural exchange and happy to open their home to a student.
IHPS is a private company and is not associated with Valencia Community College; the contact is provided here only as information about alternative housing possibilities, and any arrangements you choose to make are strictly between you (the student) and IHPS.
Hotels*
Below is a list of hotels near Valencia’s Sand Lake Center
(2411 Sand Lake Road,
Orlando, FL 32809 407-582-6688).
Hotel Name & Address |
Hotel Contact Information |
Directions/Distance |
Residence Inn by Marriott |
407-345-0117 |
3.5 miles |
Courtyard by Marriott |
407-351-2244 |
4.5 miles |
Florida Mall Hotel |
407-859-1500 |
0.5 mile |
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel |
407-352-5577 |
1.2 miles |
Extended Stay America |
407-248-8010 |
1.2 miles |
Holiday Inn Express |
407-581-7900 |
4.5 miles |
* Students are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. All hotels are run independent of Valencia Enterprises. Valencia Enterprises acts only as an agent providing information about nearby hotels and accommodations. It is understood and agreed that Valencia Enterprises assumes no responsibility for, nor guarantees performance of, and in no event shall be liable for, any loss, damage, or claims associated with your stay at these nearby accommodations.
Apartments
The following web site may help you find apartments and other housing options close to the Sand Lake Center: http://www.forrent.com . When conducting your search, you can enter our street address and zip code to locate the nearest housing to the Sand Lake Center: 2411 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809.
ForRent.com is a private company and is not associated with Valencia Community College; the contact is provided here only as information about alternative housing possibilities and any arrangements you choose to make are strictly between you (the student) and ForRent.com, as well as the apartments listed on their website.
