COVID-19 pandemic.“In three months, I will have to find another place because my family said they cannot support me anymore because their savings is also running out,” Simsek told Global News.The 39-year-old is currently living in student residence while studying to become a career development practitioner but is now looking for more affordable housing.
Simsek is one of many international students worried about lack of income, increasing tuition or that they could run out of time to complete their studies before their visas expire.