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Focusing on her high level education is a bit disingenuous, but obviously attention grabbing. The real points here are the vulnerability that disabled people and single people are exposed to in this housing market. Also older people, who really shouldn't be forced back into share housing and deserve a bit more dignity than that.
I wonder if a college in the states would cover relocation costs. It might be the only shot for her besides the lottery