A newly published report led by researchers from the University of Waterloo examines the housing experiences of international student families in the Waterloo region. Through a two-year case study, the researchers determined that international students are among the most vulnerable in the housing crisis, facing multidimensional housing challenges due to the lack of knowledge and support and the high need for quality housing. The researchers outlined several short-, medium-, and long-term changes that could be undertaken to improve the housing situation, such ensuring that realistic, up-to-date information about housing is shared with students. “We don’t have to wait years for major policy changes. There are small changes that we can make now to have a positive impact,” said principal investigator Dr Alkim Karaagac.
