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International Accommodation
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Housing
Toronto offers a wide variety of reasonably priced
accommodations in many interesting neighborhoods
In addition to checking the classified section of the
Toronto daily newspapers for rental accommodation, you
can visit the college housing office at St. James
Campus.
A membership fee of $5 (good until May 2002) allows you
to access the GBC housing listings at both St. James and
Casa Loma campuses.
The Housing Service listings are updated weekly. In
order to view the current listings, you must visit the
Housing Service in person.
Most students are able to find suitable housing within
their price range. How long it will take to find this
accommodation will depend on your budget and personal
requirements. If you look every day, it should take
about two weeks to find what you want. Landlords usually
learn that they are going to have something for rent 60
days before it becomes available, so you should time
your search accordingly.
The Housing Market
Most of the accommodation listed at the Housing Service
is located within approximately 30 minutes travel time
from the college. Many students prefer to live within
walking distance of the college. This saves money and
time and also means that students can participate more
easily in a variety of campus activities. However,
because this accommodation is so popular, it is usually
priced somewhat higher and is rented more quickly.
Types of Accommodation Listed
Landlords and students list rooms in shared apartments
and houses, as well as private apartments and houses for
rent. Sharing accommodation with either a family or
another student is the most economical type of student
housing. Sometimes a group of students will look for a
private apartment or house and then share the rent.
Accommodation may be furnished, unfurnished or
semi-furnished. Private apartments and houses are
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Shared
Accommodation
While most students need to purchase and cook their own food,
some listings in this category may indicate that board is
available. Although your room may be furnished, you should be
prepared to supply your own bedding and towels.
Room: A private bedroom with shared access to only bathroom
and kitchen facilities.
Shared Apartment or House: A private bedroom with shared
access to the kitchen, bathroom, living room etc.
Semi-Private: A private bedroom in a house or apartment with
one or more private facilities i.e. bathroom, kitchen and/or
sitting or study area.
Private Accommodation
Private accommodation is self-contained and usually has a
private entrance which separates it from the rest of the
building. You must be able to lock this entrance.
Apartment: A unit with at least one bedroom, a bathroom, a
kitchen, and one or more other rooms, such as a living room,
all of which are private.
Bachelor Apartment: A unit with one room for living and
sleeping, as well as a bathroom and kitchen area, all of which
are private.
House: A complete house for rent. |
