In this file photo from November 2021, a dancer with Caper Bhangra Crew performs a traditional Indian dance during Diwali celebrations at CBU. Since 2018, the number of international students at the university has grown and this year accounts for 72 per cent of the total student population. NICOLE SULLIVAN • CAPE BRETON POSTSYDNEY, N.S. — Sushant isn't sure where he will live when he arrives in Sydney on Dec. 11.
This month, the university sent all students an email advising them to defer the term if they don't have accommodations by Dec. 15.Sushant isn't planning to defer his studies if he doesn't have a place in the CBRM by that date. His backup plan is to stay with a cousin in Moncton and find accommodations before classes start Jan. 9.
For at least the past month, O'Neil has been getting as many cold calls for rental vacancies daily as he used to get in a year. "I was one of the landlords at a breakfast meeting at CBU in September, there were about 20 landlords, and we were told to expect 1,100 new students in winter and if we could help with housing," he said.
Along with speaking with MPs, MLAs and municipal councillors about the lack of housing for students, Singh has spoken with university administration and the president. The masters of business program and the health sciences diploma are two areas where enrolment has dropped. However, the demand for the post-baccalaureate programs from international students continues to grow.
MacInnis said for the winter session they are expecting a minimum of 300 new students for January intake and a maximum of 700. People deferring their program start due to no accommodations is one variable that could affect enrolment numbers over registration. "We don't want to be seen as an easy way to get into the country," he said."We are very committed to being a strong educational institution to the students and want them to be committed to us."
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