<p>Singles in co-ops… not really. Singles <em>in general</em> for first years… not really. </p>
<p>It’s much easier to go from co-ops to dining halls than vice versa. If you aren’t into your co-op, you can often find someone to switch with, or switch out entirely. If your daughter wants to live in a co-op, it’s a good thing. it’s a totally unique experience.
Oberlin has the 2nd largest college co-op system in the country, second only to UC Berkeley. We do it right. </p>
<p>Though co-ops consume time… that’s good, especially your first year. Your first year isn’t meant for being an A+ student. Many grad schools don’t look at 1st semester/year grades; many like to see improvement over the 4 years. Freshman year is when you find a community. And co-ops are awesome for that. First years are going to spend a lot of time in their dorms anyway, it’s nice to do it and make tasty food as well.</p>
<p>Sometimes, meals are mushy; sometimes they’re a zillion times better than dining hall food.</p>