Máchova Residence Hall

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Markéta Helebrantová

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A GUIDE TO MÁCHOVA

By NYU Prague Now!

A Guide to Máchova, the Better NYU Prague Dorm

COMMON SPACES

STUDY LOUNGE (top floor)

The upstairs study lounge is located on the very top floor of the building. It offers a stunning view of the city. You have to walk through apartment 11 and up the stairs.

The study lounge offers a spacious place where you can study in comfy chairs and sofas or work on your group projects. There are also computers connected to the internet.

Study lounge etiquette:

➡️It is a QUIET space meant for studying, working and relaxing, which means that you should minimize loud speaking when somebody else is trying to focus.

➡️ If you need to use the BATHROOM in suite 11, only go to the small/left one. Or run down to your own suite.

➡️ NO LOUD MUSIC is allowed – use your headphones.

➡️ Use your suite kitchens or the TV room for gatherings and talking with your friends.

➡️ Respect the PRIVACY of the residents of suite 11 when walking up to/coming down from the SL. DO NOT STOMP on the wooden stairs!

➡️ NO FOOD is allowed in the SL.

➡️The trash goes in the trash can in the SL (not the suite 11 trash cans).

➡️ And remember the QUIET HOURS 10pm-6am (applies to all of Machova/Prague/Czech Republic….)!

Study lounge – Ground Floor

You can find a projector and a screen in this room, perfect for cozy movie nights!

You can find extra supplies of toilet paper and paper towels if you run out.

Please make sure to leave the common areas in a clean state.

ITEMS YOU CAN BORROW

You can borrow a number of items from the guard downstairs:

IRON
VACUUM CLEANER
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
BOARD GAMES

LAUNDRY

Laundry room equipped with 4 washing machines and 4 dryers can be found in the basement.

Troubleshooting

Make sure not to overload the washing machines, they won’t start washing or won’t wash your clothes properly if you do.
Always set a timer in order for you to pick up your clothes right after the cycle finishes.
DO NOT PUT SOAKING WET CLOTHES IN THE DRYER! Run a spin cycle first, it takes approx. 10 minutes.
If you can’t open the washing machine door, get an RA to help, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE WASHING MACHINE BY USING FORCE!
Dryer didn’t dry your clothes properly? Check the lint filter and clean it, then run another cycle or hang your clothes on a drying rack – you can find them in every suite. Check out our laundry guide for more details on how to do your laundry.

TRASH & RECYCLING

TRASH

Trash from the bins in your kitchen and bathroom is taken out three times a week by the cleaning service. Please make sure to only throw in trash that cannot be recycled. You are responsible for taking out the trash from your room. You can place tied up trash bags on the rubber mat in the basement across the corridor from the elevator. You can find extra trash bags in the kitchen.

RECYCLING

There are three main materials that can be recycled: plastic, paper and glass. You can find plastic bins for recycling in your kitchens. You are responsible for taking out the recycling, please make sure to do it regularly.

make sure to step on plastic bottles and boxes to flatten them before throwing them out
toilet rolls, milk and egg cartons do not belong into recycling bins
always rinse plastic or glass packaging before throwing it into the recycling bins

You can check what falls within the three recycling categories in our recycling guide. All other items belong to the general waste bins.

The recycling bins are around the corner from Máchova: Go downhill from Máchova, take the first left, walk through the tree alley and you will see the bins on the corner of the street.

Map - recycling bins

HOUSEKEEPING

Common spaces

The common spaces in the dorm are cleaned three times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cleaning service cleans the surfaces and floor in kitchens, bathrooms and the floors in hallways and take out trash from the common spaces. They do not clean your room, wash the dishes or take out the recycling.

Your room

Make sure to clean your room regularly, there are cleaning supplies available in every kitchen and you can borrow a vacuum cleaner from the guard downstairs. For hygienic reasons, you should also wash your sheets at least once every two weeks. You can get a clean set of sheets from the guard in exchange for the used one once per semester.

KITCHENS

Almost every suite has a kitchen. The kitchens are equipped with refrigerator and a freezer, a stove with a vent hood, oven, microwave, kettle and a dishwasher. Pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and basic kitchen utensils are provided.

RAs will show you how to operate all the appliances when you arrive.

Kitchens are cleaned three times a week. This excludes taking out recycling and washing dishes.

Tips and tricks:

wash your dishes right after you finish using them so that your suitemates can use them
switch the dishwasher on when it’s full and empty it out when it’s done washing
switch on the vent every time you cook
do not leave cooking unattended, not even for a minute
regularly throw out expired food from the fridge
label your groceries

KEYS

Each resident has their own set of keys with a magnetic chip to enter the building, a key from the apartment door and from their room.

Lost keys

Lost keys should be reported to the Building Manager Týna and students will be charged for their replacement and any lock-changing costs. If keys are lost, student will be charged $30.

SUPPLIES

We provide:

toilet paper
paper towels
cleaning supplies
dishwashing liquid
dishwasher tablets
handsoap
trash bags
printing paper

If you run out of any of these supplies, please note it on the repairs and supplies sheet in the hallway by the stairs. The RAs will replenish these in the evening between 10 and 11pm.

There is also some toilet paper and paper towels available in the TV room in the cabinet next to the door.

REPAIRS

If you find anything broken in your apartment or anywhere in the dorm, make sure to report it on the nearest “repairs and supplies” sheet. You can find these on every floor in the stairwell.

If there are any urgent repairs, make sure to let the RA on duty or the Building Manager know as soon as possible.

GUEST POLICY

Short term guests

Short term guests must sign in at the reception, including their ID number. They must leave the building before midnight.

Overnight Guests

Overnight guests may stay up to 3 consecutive nights and up to 6 nights per calendar month. You may have no more than 2 overnight guests at one time. There is also a limit to the number of guests in each building at any given time. If you are planning to have guests, you should submit the guest form(s) to the security guard as soon as possible to ensure that they can stay. The forms are available with the guards.

Overnight Guest Form

Resident must fill out an OVERNIGHT GUEST FORM with a security guard at least 24 hrs prior to guest’s check in. Resident’s roommates and suitemates must sign the overnight guest form and give consent. Guests must sign in and leave an ID number (passport, national ID) with the guard upon check in. The Overnight Guest Form must be also signed by an RA (on duty) or the Building Manager.

Please note:

exclamation mark symbol All guests (both short term and overnight guests) are expected to abide by all University and Residence Life policies and procedures. The host is responsible for the actions of his/her guests at all times. The guest must not infringe on the comfort or rights of the other residents and must maintain an appropriate level of safety and security in the residence hall or apartments. If you do not adhere to these guest policies, you risk losing all guest privileges. Also, the Building Manager and/or the Resident Assistant (RA) can expel a guest who is not registered or who is behaving inappropriately at any time of day or night. NYU Prague students are responsible for their guests following these regulations.

HOUSING POLICIES

Quiet hours

In Prague, it is the law to observe “quiet hours” after 10 p.m. and until 6 a.m. This law can be enforced with a legal penalty, a hefty monetary fine, or confiscation of audio-visual equipment if the police are called. You will be held responsible for your actions by local authorities and by NYU Prague. Violations of noise regulations or recurring complaints may warrant expulsion from NYU Prague housing and ultimately the program.

Residents are expected to keep sound to reasonable levels and must comply with requests from staff (RAs, Security staff, NYU Prague staff) to reduce noise levels that are intrusive when asked to do so. Failure to comply with staff requests to reduce noise will result in disciplinary action. Noise violations within the NYU Prague residences are more likely to occur when residents consume alcohol. Students who violate the housing policy while drunk will face severe disciplinary action, as well as mandatory health assessments.

Smoking

There is absolutely no smoking in the NYU Prague Residences. If you wish to smoke, you must do so outside the building (excluding the backyard). Smoking devices, including but not limited to pipes, bongs, and hookahs, are not permitted in the residence halls.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Alcohol

Drinking or possessing alcohol is prohibited in NYU Prague housing.

Drugs

The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs will not be tolerated on University premises. Upon finding evidence of the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs on its premises by any student, the University will take appropriate action, including, but not limited to, probation, suspension or expulsion. In addition, students who violate this policy may be subject to criminal prosecution under Czech laws that specify fines or imprisonment for conviction of drug-related offenses.

Marijuana

Marijuana is an illegal substance and is prohibited in the residence halls. Any student who is found to be in possession of or using marijuana will face severe disciplinary action and possible criminal charges. Water pipes, bongs, hookahs and other paraphernalia commonly associated with drug use also are prohibited in the residence halls.

Other Controlled Substances

The possession or use of narcotics and/or other controlled substances without a valid prescription in the residence halls is prohibited. Students are expected to obey local Czech laws regarding the use, sale and distribution of controlled substances.

More information about Housing Policies and General Conduct Policies is available in the Student Life Policies section.

SAFETY and SECURITY

There is a 24/7 guard service in the residence hall.

Security

Lock ALL doors when you leave your rooms and when you go to sleep – your room doors, the apartment doors, and the front door and courtyard door in the residence hall. NYU Prague is not responsible for any lost or stolen property in the residence halls.
Please be responsible about access to NYU buildings and report any suspicious persons immediately. Guests to the Residence Halls and Apartments MUST be signed in with NYU Prague staff and you are responsible for their behavior.

Fire safety

Smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises
Fire doors, where present, should be kept closed at all times and never propped open.
Keep your living space free of trash; empty all trash containers daily.
Never overload wall outlets. One outlet should have no more than two plugs.
Do not leave cooking unattended, for any amount of time.
Do not use water on grease fires, instead slide a pot lid over the burning pot.
Make sure to switch on the vent above the stove every time you cook.
Do not tamper with smoke detectors nor with the automated fire extinguishers.
Burning of candles and incense is prohibited on the premises.
If you brought any electric appliances from abroad, have them first checked by the Building Manager if they are compatible with the Czech electricity standards.
Always evacuate when you hear the fire alarm!

There will be regular fire drills in all residence halls and academic buildings during the semester.

Please make sure to read the entire Fire Safety policy!

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