This year, there has been a one-time increase in the number of graduate students, a decrease of 360,000 compared with the past. This news has made many graduate students feel excited, and they feel that it will be easier to go ashore for graduate students this year. However, the entrance examination has become easier, but it has brought a new problem - the problem of renting a house. According to statistics, 14 colleges and universities announced that they would no longer provide dormitories this year, which undoubtedly poses new challenges to the majority of candidates. In the context of the expansion of graduate students, the shortage of dormitory resources in colleges and universities has become a common problem, especially in the case of expanding the enrollment of part-time and full-time professional masters, universities have begun to gradually reduce the supply of dormitories. Because of this, the problem of renting a house has become one of the troubles that many graduate students need to face in the future.
This year, the number of graduate students has dropped by 360,000, which can be said to be a one-time huge change compared to the scale of previous years. Many students are immersed in this good news and believe that the chances of success in this year's graduate school entrance examination have greatly increased. However, the entrance examination for graduate school has become easier, which has also brought a new problem, which is the problem of accommodation. The announcement that 14 institutions will no longer provide dormitories has attracted widespread attention. This means that prospective graduate students will need to take responsibility for their own housing and will no longer be dependent on the dormitories provided by the university. Especially in the context of the expansion of full-time and part-time professional master's programs, the university has gradually reduced the number of dormitories it provides. Tsinghua University has even announced that it will no longer provide dormitory accommodation for master's students who are targeted for employment. This decision reflects the pressure on the school's dormitory resources and also makes students feel the pressure to rent an apartment.
Faced with the problem of dormitory tension, major universities have proposed new solutions. Huazhong University of Science and Technology has decided to provide on-campus accommodation for only full-time non-directed professional degree master's degree students for one year. The professional degree master's degree students trained in Beijing will no longer solve the accommodation problem, and the full-time professional degree master's students who are trained in Zhuhai will be uniformly arranged for accommodation during their Xi studies at the school, while the Beijing master's degree students who are targeted to employment will no longer solve the accommodation problem. Tongji University, on the other hand, proposed that the employment method for part-time graduate students be targeted employment, and decided not to arrange accommodation and not include it in the employment plan. **From the 2024 cohort, the School of Drama will no longer arrange accommodation for students of some majors and part-time masters. In addition, North China Electric Power University stipulates that students will be arranged to live in the Shahe campus during the first year of course Xi, and in the second year and beyond, they will arrange accommodation in the main department, and the students need to pay for their own expenses. Similar regulations have appeared at Fudan University, Xiamen University, Communication University of China, Nanjing University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beihang University, Peking University, Beijing Normal University and other universities. In general, a common feature is that part-time master's degrees are largely no longer accommodated in accommodation. This is understandable, as part-time students usually only come to school on weekends, so the school chooses to give resources to other students with more urgent needs first.
In response to the problem of dormitory tension, major colleges and universities have introduced new policies to solve it. For example, Huazhong University of Science and Technology has decided to provide one-year on-campus accommodation for full-time non-directed professional degree masters. Dormitory will no longer be provided for professional degree master's degree students in Beijing, while full-time professional degree master's students in Zhuhai will be uniformly arranged for accommodation during their study at the school, and Beijing master's degree students who are targeted to employment will no longer solve the accommodation problem. Tongji University has decided that the employment method for part-time graduate students is targeted employment, and it has defined that accommodation will no longer be arranged and will not be included in the employment plan. **From the 2024 cohort, the School of Drama will no longer arrange accommodation for students of some majors and part-time masters. North China Electric Power University stipulates that students will be arranged to live in the Shahe campus during the first year of course Xi, and accommodation will be arranged in the main department for the second year and beyond, and the students need to pay for their own expenses. Fudan University, Xiamen University, Communication University of China, Nanjing University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Peking University, Beijing Normal University and other universities also have corresponding regulations. In general, almost all part-time master's degrees no longer provide accommodation. This is understandable, as part-time students usually only come to school on weekends, and schools choose to relinquish resources to other students with more urgent needs.
1.Study the admissions brochure carefully: When choosing a school, be sure to carefully study the admissions brochure for accommodation. Find out if the school offers dormitories and the relevant regulations to make an informed decision based on your individual circumstances. If the school does not provide dormitories, you need to prepare for renting in advance.
2.Keep an eye on rental information: If you're sure your school doesn't offer dormitories, start paying attention to rental listings around that institution. Actively look for things like rent** and accessibility nearby. You can ask your seniors at your target institution for their experience and advice to prepare for the future or develop an alternative.
3.Learn about school support policies: Pay attention to school accommodation-related support policies to see if rental subsidies or other forms of support are available. Some schools may offer financial support in the form of subsidized loans, academic scholarships, etc., to help students ease the financial pressure of renting.
4.Use the scholarship system: master the school's graduate scholarship and financial aid system, including scholarships, grants, etc. By actively applying for these scholarships, you can reduce the burden of living expenses to a certain extent. At the same time, find out if there are accommodation-related scholarships to increase the affordability of renting.
5.Consider work-study: Work-study programs inside and outside of school are a good option that can help students earn a portion of their living expenses by working. This method not only improves one's overall quality, but also alleviates economic pressure.
By making comprehensive use of the above strategies, students can face the accommodation problem more calmly and create conditions for the successful completion of their studies. At the same time, it is also recommended that students should pay attention to signing contracts in the process of renting a house to protect their rights and interests and avoid unnecessary disputes and risks. No matter what difficulties you encounter, you must maintain a positive attitude and believe that you can cope with and solve problems to successfully complete the road to graduate school.