The extent and quality of the relationship between the host and the student will vary depending on personalities and lifestyles. Visitors are normally permitted. They are adequately furnished with a single bed, a desk, and minimal storage space, but generally include only a hot plate and a small refrigerator. Toilet and bathroom facilities are usually situated in the outside hallway, although there may be sinks in the rooms. Visitation rights may be somewhat restricted.
Visitation rights are usually unrestricted and telephone lines are available in some studios.
Some larger apartments contain more than one bedroom with multiple beds. Cost is determined by the size of the apartment and the quality of the furnishings and neighborhood. Depending on the housing option chosen, students have private or shared kitchen facilities, or eat in modestly-priced restaurants or the inexpensive restaurants universitaires. Detailed information on dining options is distributed during orientation.