KTX chỗ ở khan hiếm, SV chật vật thuê nhà trọ giá cao ‘ngốn’ 2-3 triệu/tháng

In the 2024-2025 school year, the whole country has 2,068,522 students (according to statistics from the Ministry of Education and Training as of September 4, 2024). Among them, students are most concentrated in the two areas of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. [1]

The high number of students comes with the need for accommodation. However, in recent years, room prices have been increasing but living conditions are still not guaranteed. In the face of increasingly expensive housing prices, dormitories are the choice many students choose. But currently, the dormitories of many educational institutions are not enough to meet the needs of students. Meanwhile, some schools that want to upgrade or build new dormitories face many difficulties.

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Dormitories are convenient and cost-effective, but the number of accommodations is limited

Cao Thi Thuy Hang, a 4th year student at the Academy of Journalism and Communication, said that she is not a priority student in the dormitory. That's why, for the first 2 years, female students have to rent accommodation outside. While renting an outside house, Hang often had to change rooms because of unsafe living conditions. In her third year, after struggling to find a room, the female student decided to write an application to live in the dormitory. After presenting her difficult situation and wishes, the dormitory management created conditions for Hang to move in.

“In Hanoi, if I rent outside, I have to pay about 2,000,000 – 2,500,000 VND/month for a budget room and have to share with many people. In the dormitory, I only have to pay 500,000 VND each month.

Even though there are 5-6 people in 1 room, I still feel more private than renting outside because here everyone has their own bed, desk, and wardrobe. My current dormitory conditions are very good, fully equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, hot and cold water, ceiling fan, clean water, elevator. Furthermore, the teachers and administrators are very close to student life.

In addition, the dormitory of the Academy of Journalism and Communication has a very large campus for walking and exercising, which is something I can hardly find if I rent cheap rooms outside,” Hang said.

Hang's study corner at the Dormitory of the Academy of Journalism and Communication. (Photo: Ngoc Mai)

Also living in the school dormitory, Nguyen Nhu Quynh, a 2nd year student, Electricity University said: “The dormitory is on the school campus so students go to school very conveniently, without worrying about traffic jams. In addition, my school's dormitory has good security and is fully equipped with fire prevention and fighting equipment, so I can feel secure in living and studying.

Living in a dormitory also creates opportunities to help you get acquainted and bond with many new friends, and support each other in study and life. Those are definitely memorable memories of my student days.”

However, such spacious and modern dormitories are limited in number. Many students in difficult circumstances want to go to dormitories to save money, but there is no room left.

Notably, many students also liken registering to live in a dormitory to a “war” because of the fierce competition. Le Thi Nhung, a 4th-year student at a university in Hanoi, recalled the time when she registered to live in the school's dormitory: “Each registration in the dormitory was like a real 'war'. Not only new students but also those who have stayed in the dormitory before must register again from the beginning to reserve their spot. If students do not register in time, they will have to enter the “battle” to find accommodation.

As soon as the dormitory registration portal is opened on the website, students in need need to immediately access it to register. However, due to the large number of students and limited accommodation, after only about 1-2 minutes, all accommodation was booked. After that, the dormitory management board will consider priority candidates, then students who quickly register in advance.

I registered to stay in the dormitory three times: first year, second year and fourth year of university, but every year I failed to register and had to find a place to rent outside, which was very difficult.”

Mr. Le Khanh Loc – Deputy Head of the Department of Dormitory Administration and Management at the Academy of Journalism and Communication said: At the school, dormitories are ranked in order of priority including: children of war invalids and martyrs, students from remote areas, then other students with aspirations. This year, the Academy of Journalism and Propaganda has two new buildings built, E5 and E3. These two courts are qualified to accommodate about 1,500 students. Thanks to that, the number of students staying in dormitories increased.

Building E5 dormitory of the Academy of Journalism and Communication. (Photo: Ngoc Mai)

However, Mr. Loc said that besides the newly built buildings, the school's E2 dormitory building has been in operation for 30 years and its facilities have deteriorated. The academy is working on a renovation and upgrading project to ensure students have a stable and comfortable living environment for the learning process.

“Even though area E2 does not have modern equipment like other buildings, it still attracts many students because the cost is suitable for their family's economic conditions. Previously, the dormitory had many empty rooms. , but currently the demand has increased sharply due to concerns about security and fire prevention at outside accommodations. To meet this demand, we have inspected each room and made adjustments Ensure suitable living space for students in studying and scientific research. In particular, dormitories always prioritize meeting students in remote areas and students in difficult circumstances.

Currently, in the general development trend of the country and the inner city of Hanoi, renovating dormitories showing signs of deterioration is necessary to ensure the safety of students. Among the 5 dormitory buildings of the Academy of Journalism and Communication, building E2 is currently in need of repair and upgrading to meet the needs of students' living and learning conditions. Building E2 has been under construction for a long time, and the equipment is only at a minimum level. The Academy of Journalism and Communication has asked for advice from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics to carry out renovations and upgrades, ensuring students have a stable and comfortable living environment for the learning process.

Building E2 is the first building built in the school's dormitory area, has been in operation for nearly 30 years and has undergone many small renovations. However, due to limited funding, these renovations cannot ensure consistency and meet the current needs of students. By 2024, we have asked for opinions to conduct a comprehensive renovation of the E2 building, ensuring it meets new standards.

The school's plan to renovate the E2 building in the future is currently asking for approval from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics regarding appropriate design to ensure convenience for students. Currently, some restrooms are not suitable because many students have to share the same restroom. In the future, we will reduce the number of students using the same restroom, creating airy and separate spaces for washing and living. We are developing a project to submit to the authorities for appraisal and then will invite contractors to give comments before implementation,” Mr. Loc informed.

Sports activities every afternoon at the dormitory yard of the Academy of Journalism and Communication. (Photo: Ngoc Mai)

Students who no longer have a place in the dormitory have to rent at high prices and with unsatisfactory conditions

Hoang Thi Minh Thuong, a new student at a university in the Cau Giay area, Hanoi, said that after priority students (children of war invalids, martyrs, students in remote areas) have registered, Only remaining students can register. At that time, there were very few available places, so Thuong could not register in time. Even though she really wants to stay in a dormitory, accommodation is limited so female students are forced to rent outside.

“I just arrived in Hanoi and was still very confused. I had to find a place to stay on my own, so I encountered many difficulties. The boarding houses near the school have some basic items but the prices are too high. The more affordable places are too shabby, do not meet basic living needs and are far from school.”

Thuong decided to choose a “sleepbox” in Thuong Dinh ward, Thanh Xuan district. This is a very popular form of boarding house in recent years.

“When I checked in, I was shocked because it looked so different from the photo the landlord posted. I have to pay 2,000,000 VND/month for a sleeping box of less than 5m2. That amount does not include electricity, water and other services. The contract commits that the room has a ceiling height of 1m70, ensuring full fire protection, but in reality, even though I am 1m60 tall, I cannot stand up straight in the room.

The sleeping box was damp, had no windows or ventilation holes, and no balcony or fire escape. I also tried looking for a fire extinguisher a few times but couldn't find it. When students staying at the boarding house asked questions about fire safety, they only received an irresponsible answer from the boarding house owner 'If you like it, stay in it. If you don't like it, then move somewhere else', which made me feel very frustrated.”

Besides, the female student added that general hygiene is also a big challenge. “There are many people here, but no one cares about or cleans the common restroom even though the tenant still has to pay a cleaning fee every month. In addition, I also have to pay attention to my personal belongings because they are easy to mix up and lose,” Thuong said.

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Outside the sleeping box that Hoang Thi Minh Thuong rented. (Photo: NVCC)

The cramped space in the sleeping box that Hoang Thi Minh Thuong rented for 2,000,000/month. (Photo: NVCC)

Thuong said the experience of living in a sleeping box not only affects her studies, but female students always have a constant worry about safety, hygiene and the legal rights of tenants.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Thi Hoai Linh, a new student at a college in Hanoi, because the school does not have a dormitory, so she had to rent a small room near the school for convenience. However, the room conditions made Linh disappointed.

“My family's conditions are not wealthy, so I look for a room to rent at a reasonable price. To make it easier for me to go to school, I rented a room in Cau Dien ward, Nam Tu Liem district and lived with 2 people. The room costs 2,500,000 VND/month and is less than 15 square meters wide. In addition, there are other services such as electricity, water, internet, general cleaning, and parking. My roommate and I had to buy many other things ourselves.

The room is cramped, damp, and has no windows. Besides, even though I paid 100,000 VND/month for parking, the parking space is too cramped, with cars stacked up blocking the way up the stairs. Even if I come home late, I don't have a place to park my car and have to leave it on the street. This causes difficulty when moving and a feeling of insecurity when there is an emergency,” Linh shared.

Nguyen Thi Hoai Linh boarding house rents for 2,500,000 VND/month. (Photo: NVCC)

Despite knowing that housing prices are rising and quality is not guaranteed, many students still accept to live in poor conditions because they have no other choice.

Sharing about the reasons why educational institutions have difficulty expanding dormitories, Mr. Le Khanh Loc commented: In general, dormitories of universities in Hanoi are facing limitations in funding. land. The inherent land fund left by history makes space expansion difficult, and no school can freely develop space as it wishes. Only some newly built schools have larger land funds, while schools with a long history often do not have the ability to expand.

The current availability of dormitories at many universities, including lecture halls, clearly shows space limitations. In Hanoi, land funds are increasingly limited, leading to difficulties in building spacious dormitories to serve the boarding needs of students.

The solution being focused on developing by the Party and State is to move universities out of the inner city and expand dormitories to suburban areas, such as Hoa Lac, which is also a sustainable solution to ensure good conditions. living conditions for students.

References:

[1] https://tuoitre.vn/toan-canh-Giao-duc-viet-nam-nam-hoc-2024-2025-2024090510153954.htm

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