To make finding housing at UCSC way less stressful
Because let's be real, searching for housing shouldn't feel like a full-time job on top of your actual full-time job (being a student).
We've all been there, scrolling through the housing website at 2 AM, wondering if that "cozy studio" is actually someone's garage. We're here to change that. Our goal is to connect UCSC students with legitimate housing options, trustworthy landlords, and real reviews from actual students who've lived there.
No more guessing games. No more housing anxiety. Just straightforward help finding a place you'll actually want to call home.
Right now, we're a scrappy group of students who care way too much about this problem (in a good way). We're raising funds to host events, build better resources, and create a platform that actually works for students.
Think housing fairs where you can meet landlords face-to-face, workshops on how to not get scammed, and community events where you can find roommates who won't eat your leftovers (okay, we can't guarantee that last part).
We're planning events that go beyond the typical "good luck finding housing" approach. Picture this: housing fairs with verified landlords, roommate speed-dating (yes, really), tenant rights workshops so you know your stuff, and Q&A sessions where you can ask all those questions you've been Googling at midnight.
We're building a library of actually useful guides, not the boring legal jargon kind, but the "here's what you actually need to know" kind. How to read a lease without falling asleep. What to look for during apartment tours. How to budget for rent when you're already broke. Red flags to watch out for. The whole deal.
Because the Santa Cruz housing market is wild enough without going in unprepared.
Every dollar you contribute helps us build something that'll make life easier for thousands of UCSC students. Whether it's $5 or $50, you're helping create a community where finding housing doesn't have to suck.
Let's make housing hunting less of a nightmare, together. 🏠