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Studenthaus study examines SFU students’ housing decisions

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Studenthaus is an organization that conducts studies “about how young people make housing decisions to shape the future of housing in Canada.” So far, they’ve surveyed 850 students in five Canadian cities and are currently leading a survey for SFU students. The survey includes questions about how students make transportation decisions, what their rental and living costs are, whether students receive family support, and more. Through this, Studenthaus aims to understand why SFU Burnaby is considered a “commuter campus” and help advocate for more housing surrounding the Burnaby campus.  The Peak interviewed Julian Wells, co-founder…

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