Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
4-2024
Keywords
international students, studying abroad, housing, Ontario housing
Abstract
This study addresses the research question on factors influencing housing preferences and experiences among international students in Canada. It investigates the housing challenges encountered by international students through online platforms, utilizing convenience sampling to select participants from diverse backgrounds. The survey, comprising both closed-ended and open-ended questions, explores demographic information, cost, location, cultural considerations, and housing quality and was completed by 23 international students. A mixed-methods approach was employed to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, aiming to unveil variables shaping preferences and experiences in the complex housing landscape for international students. Emphasizing ethical considerations, the study ensures informed consent, participant confidentiality, and oversight from the university's research ethics board. Research results hold potential to inform policies and programs aimed at improving housing circumstances for international students in Canada. By addressing obstacles faced by this demographic, the research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of their needs, fostering a welcoming environment conducive to foreign students' educational pursuits in the country.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies (FAHCS)
Program
Bachelor of Social and Community Development
Copyright
© Shatha Al-Dury, Ghofrane Kalassina & Mostafa Shalaby
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Creative Commons License
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Original Publication Citation
Al-Dury, S., Kalassina, G.,Shalaby, M. (2024). Understanding housing challenges of international students in Canada [Unpublished poster]. Sheridan College.
SOURCE Citation
Al-Dury, Satha; Kalassina, Ghofrane; and Shalaby, Mostafa, "Understanding Housing Challenges of International Students in Canada" (2024). Capstone Research Posters. 27.
https://source.sheridancollege.ca/swfahcs_projects_social_community_development_poster/27
