Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnonFirst year University of Canterbury students are being forced to go flatting as capacity in the university's halls of residence is at a peak. But that has meant more than 4000 students have applied for spots in the first year halls when there are only 2083 spaces available. With so many students forced to look elsewhere to live, flats have also become harder to come by. He said students get a sense of belonging through the university's many clubs, such as the Canterbury University Boardriders Association and Lads Without Labels. It said the university was assessing the needs of future students across all areas, including on campus accommodation.

Source: Stuff November 21, 2024 12:39 UTC