Who joins a co-op?
Co-op members are students and non-students. Old and young professionals, community members, Grads students, post docs, undergrads, international students and locals. Houses strive for gender balance and the average age of all houses is roughly 25.
What type of participation should I expect if I live in a co-op house?
Members are expected to attend house meetings once a week, pair up and cook once a week for the whole house, and perform Common area House chores. Overall members probably contribute about 5 hours of week labor into the house in form of cooking, washing dishes, paying bills, grocery shopping, and cleaning common areas. Please keep in mind there are many options in town for cheap rooms without this type of commitment. Co-op members should be actively interested in participating in all aspects of the house organization.
What are some of the benefits of living in a co-op?
The benefits of living in a co-op include 4/5 Home cooked meals per week, an open kitchen for snacking, quality communal space, a social environment, a sense of community, healthy eating, and a sharing resources as a way to live more environmentally friendly.
What if I have a pet or I want to get a pet. Can I bring a pet into a co-op house?
Some houses do have members with pets. If a member wants to bring a pet into the house it must be agreed upon by the entire house. If you are applying for membership please let us know if you have any pet allergies or if you desire to bring a pet.
Co-op members are students and non-students. Old and young professionals, community members, Grads students, post docs, undergrads, international students and locals. Houses strive for gender balance and the average age of all houses is roughly 25.
What type of participation should I expect if I live in a co-op house?
Members are expected to attend house meetings once a week, pair up and cook once a week for the whole house, and perform Common area House chores. Overall members probably contribute about 5 hours of week labor into the house in form of cooking, washing dishes, paying bills, grocery shopping, and cleaning common areas. Please keep in mind there are many options in town for cheap rooms without this type of commitment. Co-op members should be actively interested in participating in all aspects of the house organization.
What are some of the benefits of living in a co-op?
The benefits of living in a co-op include 4/5 Home cooked meals per week, an open kitchen for snacking, quality communal space, a social environment, a sense of community, healthy eating, and a sharing resources as a way to live more environmentally friendly.
What if I have a pet or I want to get a pet. Can I bring a pet into a co-op house?
Some houses do have members with pets. If a member wants to bring a pet into the house it must be agreed upon by the entire house. If you are applying for membership please let us know if you have any pet allergies or if you desire to bring a pet.
