September 2023: University Living, award-winning global student housing platform, has launched a significant and thought-provoking social media campaign, #StudentHousingCrisis, to shed light on the challenges faced by students in finding affordable and safe housing and to mobilize support for potential solutions. The housing crisis, though long-standing, gained prominence when Canada started revoking offer letters. If left unaddressed, this issue could potentially manifest as an existential crisis in other nations too.
This crisis is primarily driven by inflation and escalating living expenses. Consequently, numerous students are deferring their education or resorting to costly alternatives such as temporary hotel stays or sofa surfing with relatives, exacerbating their financial burdens. #StudentHousingCrisis aims to raise awareness and seek solutions for this pressing issue.
The campaign, which is being actively promoted on University Living’s official social media handles, provides a platform for students to share their housing struggles and experiences, bringing attention to the pressing issue of the lack of affordable and secure housing options for students worldwide. Students from different parts of the world are will share their stories, allowing a global perspective on the problem.
The campaign will delve into the far-reaching consequences of the student-housing crisis, such as financial stress, academic performance, mental health issues, and the overall well being of students. Experts and academics will contribute their insights on the repercussions of the crisis.
University Living intends to use this campaign to call upon governments, universities, and private sector stakeholders to take meaningful action. The campaign will highlight potential solutions, including increasing the availability of affordable housing, improving the quality of existing accommodations, and facilitating better access to information and support for students.
Mr. Saurabh Arora, Founder & CEO of University Living, expressed his enthusiasm for the #StudentHousingCrisis campaign, stating, “The challenges students face in securing appropriate housing are a significant impediment to their educational and personal development. We are committed to using our platform and resources to raise awareness about this issue and advocate for positive change.”
University Living invites students, educators, policymakers, and the general public to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #StudentHousingCrisis and share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas for potential solutions. The campaign’s goal is to unite voices worldwide in an effort to effect positive change in the student housing landscape.
For more information about the campaign, please visit https://twitter.com/living_uni/status/1701197214599532699
