A UBC student from Calgary has been making waves for his unconventional approach to avoiding paying rent. Tim Chen flies to Vancouver twice a week for his classes at UBC, claiming that the cost of flights is more affordable than renting a one-bedroom apartment in Vancouver. Despite some concerns about the stress and time consumption of his plan, others have been impressed with his ingenuity. In a Reddit post, Chen detailed his experience and how he has been able to save on rent by living with his parents in Calgary and taking frequent flights to attend his classes.