5 Great Reasons to Rent a Room to International Students

According to Open Doors reports, in the last academic year, the number of international college students studying in the United State has been increased.  Colleges and universities are courting more foreign students because they provide worldwide perspectives in the classroom and on campus –which helps the domestic students for increasing globalized economy.

We only point to these benefits that schools are enjoying but you could experience the same ones by opening the doors of your home to this growing international student population. Instead of cross-cultural discussions in the classroom, you could have one-on-one discussion with a student, at say, the dinner or lunch table, gaining a new perspective on international affairs. CIRCL is a trusted rental platform in Canada where students can find the best apartments, houses and basements for rent within a budget.  We also provide you with exposure and offer services for all your rental management needs.

Here are some reasons to rent rooms to international students.

You can learn about another culture: 

The cross-cultural exchanges when you live with an international student. Many students are from different cultures so you may learn many languages and cultures. Maybe it’s an international story headlining your newspaper that becomes an intellectual conversation over breakfast. 

 You can learn a new language:

Increase your brainpower! Learning a new language can help you in sharpening your memory, and even improve decision-making. Learning a new language can also help you in conversation with your housemate.

Teach a new language:

Your roommate has probably known English as well as other languages. They can help you in studying different languages. Your roomie can help you in exams for better preparation after knowing the other language.

Develop lifelong friendships:

Living with someone creates a special bond and can lead a lifelong friendship. Nowadays, it’s easier to stay in touch with friends with the use of social media and email. So when they move around the world, you can contact them easily by the use of technology. 

Earn some extra money: 

If you own home near a college or university and there are extra bedrooms in your home, you can rent it out and earn some money. In Canada, there are many popular universities for example University of Toronto, McGill University, and University of British Columbia etc. And student wants to stay nearby these areas.

Hope this article help you understand why renting to international students is beneficial. You can also take benefit of screening tenants using our Verified Profiles feature. Visit here for Tenant Verification service.