Rent for a week in London is more expensive than a year's rent in some places in China, and it often requires competition to secure a rental.
Am I right?
[1R] Generally, families who can afford to study abroad are well-off, and they often believe that more expensive things are better. Therefore, good apartments are usually booked first.
[2R] It is very close to University College London, to the point that it can be described as door-to-door. Many students choose it for the convenience of attending classes.
[3R] The school also provides dormitories, but they may be far away from the campus, and roommates are assigned randomly. Those who are brave enough can give it a try [forbidden R].
[4R] Ninety percent of the international students at University College London are Chinese, so naturally there are more Chinese people in the nearby apartments, making it easier to adapt.
[5R] Social housing is much less secure compared to student apartments. Student apartments have access control, security, and other safety measures to protect students.
[6R] The population of major cities in the UK is similar to that of small counties in China, around five to six hundred thousand people. However, the educational resources are among the best in the world. Once the school starts, high-achieving students from all over the country will flock to the UK, resulting in a shortage of rooms.
[7R] The most important point is that if you don't rent a student apartment before the start of the school, you will not be able to enroll smoothly. It may delay your enrollment for a semester or a year. That's why some students start renting at high prices even before receiving their acceptance letters.
[8R] Therefore, high-achieving students who want to study in London should book a room as soon as they receive their offer, as some people start booking before receiving their offers [full R].