College students across the U.S. are looking for housing for the 2022-23 school year and if 2021 was any indication, it won't be easy.
BERKELEY, Calif. — UC Berkeley sophomore Terrell Thompson slept in his car for nearly two weeks at the start of the school year last fall, living out of a suitcase stashed in the trunk and texting dozens of landlords a day in a desperate search for a place to live.
People are also reading… For some colleges, the housing crunch was related to increased demand by students who had been stuck at home during the pandemic. For others, including many in California, the shortage reflects a deeper conflict between the colleges and homeowners who don't want new housing built for students who they say increase congestion and noise.
"This is a function of rents rising, the inability of communities and institutions to build enough housing for students and other costs of college going up that create a perfect storm for students," he said. But the urban studies major and student government housing commission officer said"it's kind of scary" how high rents are near campus. Online listings showed a newer one-bedroom for one person at $3,700, as well as a 240-square foot bedroom for two people sharing a bathroom for nearly $1,700 per person a month.
Uduak-Joe Ntuk, president of the college's Board of Trustees, hesitated when asked if the program will be renewed. She imagined she would spend all four years on campus in dorms, but found herself in a scramble for a safe, affordable place to sleep. The urban studies major currently splits an attic space in what is technically a one-bedroom apartment shared by four undergraduates, one of whom sleeps in the dining room.
"That's huge," said Ruben Canedo, co-chair of UC's systemwide Basic Needs Committee."This generation of students is navigating the most expensive cost-of-living market while at the same time having the least amount of financial support accessible to them."
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