What Will the Dorm Room Be Like? What Will I Need?

You may have some questions about what your dorm room will be like while in Montpellier.  This list of Things To Buy when you get to Montpellier has more information.  This checklist of Things To Bring has some great information too.

The rooms are private, single-occupant rooms with a private bathroom.  Scroll to the end for some pictures of a dorm room from previous years.  You will be provided some things, but you will probably want to purchase or bring a few things as well.

You will be provided 2 handtowels (we suggest using them as your bathmat).  You will want to bring or buy a bath towel or two as well as washcloths or poufs.

You'll have fitted and flat sheets on your bed as well as a bolster pillow with pillowcase.  The pillow is small and flat, so you may want to buy a pillow and pillowcase when you arrive.

There is no air conditioning in the dorm rooms so most students buy or borrow a fan or two for their stay.  It is the summer, and although the humidity is typically not at all like Kentucky, it still gets fairly hot.  You will be able to open your window for a breeze.

The room will have two single-plug outlets, one of which is being used by the mini-fridge.  So you will need a power strip if you are going to want to run the fan and charge your phone at the same time.  They have power strips on Amazon (European plugs) for a fairly reasonable price so you may want to consider buying one in advance.

You will need to buy toilet paper for your bathroom as well.  You may have a roll when you arrive but it won't be replenished.

When you grocery shop in France, typically bags are not provided.  In some stores, you can purchase paper shopping bags, but it may make more sense to buy some while you're there.  Plus you'll have a cool souvenir!

You will most likely eat breakfast in your room each day before work.  Below are some breakfast suggestions.

• Yogurt
• Granola
• Bars
• Nuts
• Orange or other juice
• Jelly and Toast
• Croissants (although they are not nearly as good as the ones in the bakeries!)
• Cereal
• Fruits from the marché

If you plan on cooking dinners in la cantine or eating in your room, you'll need to buy some cookware, such as a saucepan or skillet.  Here are some suggestions for easy dinners.

• Pasta
• Soup
• Grilled Cheese
• Eggs
• Cheese and Baguette
• Fruits and Veggies from the marché

Here are some photos of a dorm room at Les Arceaux from a previous year.

Private Bathroom

Closet and Window

Bed and Mini-Fridge

Links - What To Buy and What To Bring