Student housing
I - Introduction
1/Brainstorming : "What are the main issues students face when aming to continue their studies?"
Draw a mind map including English vocabulary.
2/Who can help?
II - Student housing crisis.
1/Read the text : https://www.nus.org.uk/housing-survey-2024
2/Answer the questions writting proper sentences :
What percentage of students struggle to pay rent?
How many students use food banks because of high housing costs?
What problems do students face when paying rent?
What is a guarantor, and why is it a problem for students?
What are the most common housing problems students experience?
Why are students protesting in Edinburgh on November 14th?
How does the student housing crisis affect low-income and international students?
What percentage of students feel isolated in their housing?
What are students demanding from the government?
Why did student leaders meet MPs at Westminster?
Student Housing Crisis: Key Facts
- 1 in 3 students struggle to pay rent.
- 17% of students have to use food banks.
- 26% of students can't always pay full rent.
- 60% need a guarantor, and 40% find it hard to get one.
- 84% of students face housing problems (mould, heating, pests).
Student Protests and Demands
- Students are protesting in Edinburgh on November 14th.
- They want guarantor rules removed from the Renters' Reform Bill.
Why This is a Problem
- High housing costs cause stress and hardship.
- International and low-income students struggle the most.
- Some students go without heating or feel isolated.
What Students Want
- Fairer rent and better housing conditions.
- No need for UK-based guarantors.
- More support from the government.