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20LS - Dest - Supp - A5 - NewYork - Tarrytown
20LS - Dest - Supp - A5 - NewYork - Tarrytown
LANGUAGE
CAMPUSES
Washingtonville
EF New York
Tarrytown
100 Marymount Ave
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Sterling Forest Phone: +1 Stamford
(914) 597 7100
State Park Emergency phone:
+(1) 914 564 5107
Rye Lake
Shopping
EF New York
Mt Vernon
Broadway Queens
Springfield
Wall Street Empire State Building
Long Island
Brooklyn Bridge
Statue of Liberty
Staten Island
Atlantic Ocean
Welcome to New York
Dear student, Essential information
Thank you for choosing to study at New York. -- The minimum age for drinking alcohol and
We are committed to ensuring that your time entering nightclubs is 21 years old
here is enjoyable and rewarding. We believe -- You can’t buy tobacco if you’re under 18
that whether this is your first visit to the United (or buy it for someone who is under 18)
States or you’re a seasoned traveler, you’ll love -- If you have enrolled in an ILS course, curfew
EF New York. is 11pm on weeknights and 12am Friday and
The relaxed and friendly atmosphere of Saturday. If you have enrolled in a Junior
the school, in a park-like campus, along with the Course, curfew is 10pm, daily
liveliness and cosmopolitan feel of nearby -- Dormitory Quiet Hours must be observed from
New York City, will make your stay here unique! 10pm-8am, 7 days a week
From the nearby banks of the Hudson River -- Smoking is not allowed in any building on the
to the bright lights of Times Square and the Tarrytown campus; in and around Tarrytown
symbolic Statue of Liberty, we are sure and NYC, smoking is only allowed in
there will be something to do that will suit designated smoking areas outside buildings
your every need.
-- Using, buying or selling any non-medicinal
The school staff and I look forward to meeting drugs is illegal
you soon and helping you make the most of your -- You can drive only if you have a valid driving
time in the United States. license and insurance
-- You’ll need an adaptor suitable for mains
Maria Phillips, School Director voltage of 120V - 60Hz if you want to use
EF International Language Campus, electrical items from your home country
New York -- You should leave a tip of 10% for taxi drivers
and 18-20% in restaurants where no service
Visa information charge is added to the bill
Contact your local EF Office for visa details.
Healthcare
Insurance Urgent Care of Westchester
155 White Plains Road, Suite 101,
Medical and accident insurance is mandatory.
Tarrytown, New York
Erika Insurance Ltd. offers travel coverage
Tel: (+1) 914-372-7171
tailor-made for EF students. Coverage includes
medical costs (both public and private health There are 2 local hospitals that can
care), medicine, theft, travel delay, liability and be used in emergency situations.
course fee if you interrupt the program due to Campus staff will assist if needed.
illness or accident. Your school staff know how
Find out more at:
Erika works and can help you.
www.health.ny.gov
In an emergency
Dial 911 for police,
ambulance and fire service
EF emergency phone:
+(1) 914 564 5107
Money matters What’s the cost?
The dollar is the basic monetary unit in the USA.
1 dollar = 100 cents
1 cent = $0.01 “penny” (100 pennies = $1)
$26
5 cents = $0.05 “nickel” (20 nickels = $1)
10 cents = $0.10 “dime” (10 dimes = $1)
25 cents = $0.25 “quarter” (4 quarters = $1)
Paper currency comes in denominations (values)
of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. All the paper
currency is the same size and color, so be
careful when you pay.
$3
Getting around
It’s simple to find your way around New York, $2.75
either by foot or by using the New York City
Public Transit System. Frequent train services
run from NYC’s Grand Central terminal, via
the Hudson Line of Metro North to Tarrytown.
$6
Travel time is approximately 40-60 minutes.
Public transport and taxis are available within
the local area. $2
Important dates 2020
January 1st New Year’s Day
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