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[ramen209]

We are going to be working for Smoe this fall. Just wondering if there are any couples- married, unmarried, or friends, who have worked for SMOE. If so what was/is your housing situation and experience like?

[Blaise38]

I knew an American couple in my SMOE district a couple of years ago. They had a very large (two bedrooms / one huge lounge / plus kitchen) apartment that I would�ve killed for. I had a tiny modern officetel with one room and a bathroom.

If you have particular requirements (eg - two bedrooms) you should contact your recruiter as soon as possible and make a specific request - even if it means having to be economical with the truth (eg - �My husband alternates between snoring and wetting the bed, so we need separate rooms�).

Here�s another example - I wanted a double bed (don�t assume you�ll get one - even as a couple) so I told my recruiter that because of my height (6�5�) I needed a large bed! He then passed that information on to my school, which in turn ensured that I got one.

Decide what you really want and formally request it. Make sure you follow it up, too. SMOE accommodation is a huge lottery, believe me, so don�t leave it to chance. And if you hear the words �Co-op� run a mile.

[ramen209]

thanks for the advice~

[pkang0202]