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Female Housing

New York City

In Search of a Room of My Own

In New York City’s cutthroat housing market, a student finds refuge in an all-women building

February 8, 2023 • by Yasmin Arquiza
As more and more women enter higher education, however, the need for female-friendly spaces shows that places like Webster are more relevant than ever....

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