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We sat on cartoon boards in front of the university building with a sign that reads: “To Rent: Room with assistance from UvA, max. stay: 14 days. Apply now, get the room in 2025, decided by bingo tournament.” We started conversations with passersby about the housing crisis in Amsterdam, shared experiences and tactics with them.