Can someone from Vancouver help?

[TGSky]

I'm going for training in May, in having a hard time finding short term accommodations. Can anyone familiar with the area make any suggestions?

[kevenv]

The company asked you to go from Moncton to Surrey to train and they offer no assistance at all?

[geoeng]

I'm not from Vancouver, but I've often had success finding short-term accommodations through university/college housing websites. The fact that you're looking for the summer may help. Good luck!

[TGSky]

I will look into schools in the area, thanks for the suggestion! To answer the other question, I haven't spoken to the training staff in Surrey yet. They're supposed to call Monday. That being said I was told that relocation assistance isn't offered until on the job training.

[kevenv]

I understand the lack of relocation assistance but hopefully the staff out there will be able to point you in the right direction.

[husky]

The centre is in newton, a part of surrey near 72nd ave and King George blvd. This is a bit of a rough area, but on the bright side housing is relatively inexpensive. I'd look for an apartment or basement suite in the general area. I see several suites on craigslist for rent. If you have a specific question, pm me and I'll try to help.

[controllercrazy]

Same as what husky said - newton isn't a great area so you might find something for cheaper. It is technically transit accessible if you take the 96 from Surrey Central/King George. Simon Fraser University Surrey campus is located at Central City malll, so if you're looking for rentals around a university district, that is your best bet.

If you choose to live there, it's a train ride away from the rest of Vancouver so at least you're not too isolated.

There's a bar at the mall too (not a sketch one) for when you want to get away from the books.

Lemme know if you have more q's.