<p>We visited Pearl St Co-op. It's a good fit for my son. As a boy scout he's ok with sleeping in a tent So a private room is a bonus! Manual labor is no big deal to him. </p>
<p>We had a nice student give us an off the cuff tour. No it's not new and glitzy. It's quite dated But it's OK. 24/7 kitchen (can go fix a sandwich anytime ...just like home) Pool. 4 to 6 hours of work duty a week. Price is right for a private room w/shared bath. 1/2 of San Jac's price. Toilet paper included. :). Hope he gets a room offer.</p>
<p>My son has already received his contract for the Taos Co-op on Guadalupe. It’s very close to his engineering classes. He said he wants a double, so that’s fine with me! You sure can’t beat the price.</p>
<p>On his application he put Taos and Pearl both as his #1 choice. He does not want 21st Street. We didn’t even visit. Of the College Houses options, that has the rep as being the “hippie commune”.</p>
<p>Okay, well all the co-ops are rather bohemian, but yes, 21st street is probably the wildest. </p>
<p>I’m living at the Pearl starting at the end of May for my sophomore year! In comparison to on-campus living, I’m saving about $2,000 which is a lot for me! There’s also a lot more basic freedom that I just love. Like the fact that I can keep a toaster in my room if I so desire — not a possibility on campus! Silly things like that. The pool is one of the biggest plusses for me too! Oh my goodness and PARKING. Out of my financial aid pocket, I paid $900 to have a 24/7 parking garage pass for UT. To park at Pearl it’s something like $60 bucks per semester - $120 dollars. Beat that, right! One last tid-bit, to wash and dry on campus is a dollar and at Pearl is $.75. That adds up over time too! Nice little save!</p>
<p>Make sure he returns his contract promptly and picks a good room! I’m on the same track too!</p>
<p>He sent the application a couple of weeks ago. We hope to hear any day now. Spring break was last week, so we expect a delay.</p>
<p>Yeah, son offered choice of single or double, Taos or Pearl. Wonder which he will pick? Thank you, College Houses for offering AFFORDABLE housing.</p>
<p>If only my parents would let me live in a co-op ;_;</p>
<p>I don’t have a say where my son lives. He is covering that part of his college expenses. We covered tuition & req’d fees.</p>
<p>I sent in my son’s co-op contract and deposit today. From looking at the online site, I think the rooms are filling up faster than last year.</p>
<p>Yeah. I applied last November! That was because I had really wanted to live in the coops for my freshman year but my mom insisted I live on campus at least for the first year. So after agreeing to that compromise, I was ready to jump on 2011-2012 for my next living location. </p>
<p>I really can’t wait to move in! It’s going to be great!</p>
<p>Deposit via Pay Pal last night. Faxed over application today. 8)</p>
<p>Eaglemom…so it’s for sure UT?</p>
<p>Yes, its for sure UT! He got a single room at Taos. I’m exicited he reached a decision. I was in Austin this last weekend for business and picked him up the Davey Crockett bumper sticker. I thought of the school who denied him when I saw it. LOL!!</p>
<p>Cool, eaglemom10, my son will be in a Taos double! We’ll have to exchange their names at some point. They can tell each other about their crazy moms who met online!</p>
<p>Eaglemom…congrats on the decision being over…lol. (guess it goes without saying that <em>I</em> think he made the right choice…lol…) It is stressful during that time. I am sure you will be in an “at peace” period for awhile (at least until move in…lol)</p>
<p>Maine…that is really cool that both you and Eagle’s sons landed in the same place…congrats to both of you.</p>
<p>Thanks, y’all!! The waiting was the hardest part and I would have supported either decision. I can’t believe my sweet little bald baby is all grown up. <em>sigh</em> I feel great about his choices!</p>