Discount FAQ 2900 Place
GETTING WE DISCOUNT
Q? How to get WE discount?
A: WE card and discount are free.
Please fill WE Membership Form (http://www.worldelites.org/we/WE_form.doc ) and mail to (we@ibces.com). You will normally receive the discount coupon next day. Current WE members can email we@ibces.com (with name and WE card number) to request a new discount coupon.
To apply for apartment, you can visit the office with a copy of WE discount coupon. You can also email apartment application and WE discount coupon to the corresponding rental office. If you need further help, please contact us at: we@ibces.com Phone: 217-722-6768 or QQ: 739840228
Q? Do we need to pay WE to join or to get the discount coupon? How do WE support its operation?
A: WE do not charge fee to join. The WE discount coupon is also fee to WE members. WE charge fee from the apartments to cover our operation cost.
For the students/scholars, WE is a free resource providing housing information and discount. At the same time, WE provide sponsorship to major international/graduate student organization and help their fund-raising.
Q? Which universities/cities do WE have apartment discount?
A: WE discount programs are growing every year. Normally, the WE discount is between 10~20% discount off the apartments’ public market rent rate. By May 2010, WE have 19 apartment discount programs at 11 universities in AL, CA, FL, IL, IN, KS, MI, OK, and TX. The latest list of WE discount program is at: http://www.worldelites.org/
Q? Who are WE members? Can I get the free WE membership?
A: WE are a community for thousands of international students and graduate/research scholars. Currently, approximately 90% of WE members are international students and visiting scholars (many of them from Indian, China, Korea, etc). The other WE members are mostly graduate students and researcher at different universities/organizations. If you are interested in getting a free WE card and enjoy the WE member only discount, please email fill the WE form and email us.
Q: Do WE provide services beside apartment discount?
A: In USA, WE also work with many student organizations holding events and parties. We also answer questions for thousands of new international students and scholars.
In China, WE offers free question-answering seminars to new students, and provide group-buying discount on luggage cases. See detail at: http://www.worldelites.org.cn/
ABOUT APARTMENT/LEASE/RENT
Q? How to sign a lease with WE discount?
A: You can visit your rental office with a print-out of your WE discount coupon. New students can apply by email. You can click “Get Discount” button on this information page on WE website to see detail instruction.
Q: Is the apartment individually per bed, or jointly for the whole unit? What facilities do apartments provide?
A: The apartment is leased jointly for the whole unit and is unfurnished. The apartment is a high building. There are swimming pool, fitness centre, and study room, etc
Q? What does the rent covers? What do I need to pay?
A: Rent covers parking. Tenants pay rent and utilities (electricity and water). Tenants also pay cable TV and Internet if needed.
Q? Where is the apartment? How is the neighborhood and convenience?
A: The apartment address is: 2900 Northwind Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823. It is located on near northeast corner of MSU campus. Walking distance to MSU campus and many local businesses on Grand River Ave.
Q? Is the apartment furnished? What is the furniture in my room and in the unit?
A: Yes, the apartment is unfurnished apartments.
Q? Does the apartment provide Internet and TV signal? Do I have study desk/chair? Do I need to pay for parking?
A: You need to pay Internet and cable TV. The parking is free.
Q? I am in another city/country. Can I sign lease earlier and move in upon my arrival?
A: You can apply by email/online. You can sign lease early so that you can move-in upon your arrival. See detail by clicking “Get Discount” button on this apartment information page on WE website.
Q? I am currently living at this apartment without WE discount. Can I get the WE discount if I renew for next leasing year.
A: If you singed the previous lease with WE discount, then you can also get WE discount in your renewal. If you did not sign lease with WE discount, you may get partial WE discount in your renewal. This is totally determined by the apartment office.
ABOUT LOCATION/TRANSPORTATION
Q? Is this apartment near campus? Can I walk to university campus?
A: Yes, it is 0.1 mile northeast of MSU campus. You can walk to campus or take buses.
Q? Which bus passes this apartment? How frequent does it run in daytime, evening, and weekend?
A: It is close to MSU campus. It is also located on bus route 1 and 48, approximately every 15~20 minutes.
Q? Which colleges are located or near this bus route?
A: The buses run on East Grand River Ave and pass MSU union, College of Engineering, Natural Science. Q? Will the bus stops due to bad weather (heave snow/storm, etc)?
A: It will for the safety of passengers and bus facilities. But it rarely happens.
Q? How to go shopping from this apartment? Where can I go?
A: You can ride buses to Meijer, Wal-Mart or other supermarkets. . Shopping mall (Meridian Mall) is also reachable through CATA buses 1.
Q? Is it safe inside and outside the community? How far is the bus stop from the apartment?
A: It is safe living at the apartments. But please be cautious all the time and always lock all doors and windows. |