The graph provides data about the percentage change in the space where people who studied at universities lived during the 1960s-2000s.
It can be clearly observed that the pattern was altering over five decades. The percentage of people who chose a room in shared accommodation over other options with other students surged, while other types of lodgings were extremely volatile. Although the percentage of students who lived in halls of residence fluctuated substantially, another category plunged.
Overall, it is clear that the type of living quarters with a host family experienced a moderate downturn in comparison with other types. It is clearly evident that the number of people sharing a room sharply increased, whereas the overall pattern showed different results during these few decades. For example, students who lived in halls of residence fluctuated and then remained at the same level, in contrast with accommodation with a host family, which gradually fell considerably over those years. The option to stay at home with family became less and less popular but slightly climbed again in the 2000s.
In conclusion, throughout this period, differences between people’s choices could be noticed. Some types of accommodation fell considerably and experienced rises and falls. It could be highlighted that sharing your own space with others remained steady throughout the whole period.