<p>So what is it exactly? And how is it different from the private dorms?</p>
<p>HI. I recoommend reading the information at [College</a> Houses Cooperatives: Student Owned and Student Run](<a href=“http://www.collegehouses.org%5DCollege”>http://www.collegehouses.org) </p>
<p>Cooperative dorms are owned by the students who live there. There is not a profit motive. Each house is run democratically by the resident-owners. For instance, if the majority vote to have quiet hours from 11pm-6am, then everyone is expected to follow that guideline. If the residents are tired of meatloaf, then they vote to ban meatloaf from the menu. </p>
<p>With freedom comes responsibility for your house. For a small work commitment, you can save thousands on your housing/food costs. </p>
<p>Co-op housing can be anything from a home for a few residents to a dorm for hundreds. This experience is not for everyone, but may be for you, if you are a considerate person who will be responsible and accountable to your fellow residents and are wanting to control your housing/food costs. </p>
<p>My S has applied. I hope he gets offered a contract.</p>