Normally, at the beginning of school year, the Student
Services of universities and colleges publish lists or rooms and apartments
available off campus. You should pay attention to these services as well as
advertisements in the local or college universities newspapers, and bulletin
boards (告示板) on the campus or in supermarkets. You might also walk through the
section of the city or to the town in which you wish to live, to see whether
there are "FOR RENT" signs on the doors or windows of houses. You may also ask
other students for advice, either Canadians or from overseas. It would be wise
to set aside at least several full days to look for accommodation (住宿) at the
beginning of your program. This will allow you to obtain an idea of the range of
housing available. Usually, it is not a good idea to take the first
accommodation that you see unless, of course, you are certain that it will be
satisfactory. Accommodation outside the center of a city is
normally less expensive than accommodation in the center of the city.
Finding Accommodation for Foreign Students You can obtain information
from 1) (46) of your university or college; 2)
(47) in some newspapers; 3) (48) on
the campus, etc. You are recommended 1) to set aside (49)
to search for accommodation; 2) not to take the first
accommodation unless it is (50)