'The privilege of studying abroad doesn’t necessarily translate into a privileged lifestyle’

Join the discussion about Maastricht's housing shortage!

Studying abroad is a privilege, but not all aspects of your life abroad will necessarily be a bed of roses. For example: finding a bed – roses or no. Maastricht’s housing shortage has reached a critical point and your voice is crucial to solving it!

Maastricht’s deputy mayor and city council invite you to join an open discussion to map the extent of this crisis. We hope this will make policymakers appreciate the urgency of the situation, so that they can take appropriate measures.

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