May 05, 2021
Chase Eakins
Pretty good food, nice pool, great parties, even better family.
Best place to live in West Campus.
Apr 25, 2021
Jeremy Padgett
Pearl Street
Living here was the most rewarding experience that I have ever had. This place is so much more that a home, it's a cooperative society, packed with friends and fun. If you desire more than a formal education from the university/college systems and are also looking for lessons in real life, you should apply to live here.
Apr 19, 2021
Maddy Braat
Pearl street is a magical establishment. It’s a very safe space for students to experience communal living and what it means to have a truly Democratic society. There can be wild parties, and things can get dirty, but one of the core values is respect. So everything gets cleaned and people are afforded a safe space to party. It’s old, but there’s dedicated maintenance people to fix what needs fixin.
If you’re looking for a quiet house, it’s probably safer to choose another college houses or if coop, but pearl isn’t super loud every day or anything.
The pool is easily the best part. All your lunches and dinners are cooked for you by your housemates. You can make rules and host your own events. And the friends that you make are for life!!!
Highly recommend living here.
Dec 29, 2020
Joshua Kahlenberg
I've lived here in Laurel for four years. Great place to practice democracy and meet new people! Within walking/biking/skating distance of classes at UT
Oct 09, 2020
Taylor Vu
great place to live, had a family, a community there! many wonderful memories were made there
Jun 21, 2020
Ivan Tadeu Ferreira Antunes Filho
Great place to live at during the summer if you are in Austin for a summer internship
Jun 02, 2020
richard rossadillo
Always interesting to go back to visit one of the few places that does not change a lot in West Campus
Nov 18, 2025
David Čechtický
I was an exchange student for one semester and I have to recommend the others to choose College Houses (especially Halstead where I stayed). It is really nice to live in a diverse community with people with different background, origin and interests. The biggest advantage was definitely a meal plan! I would never say that students are able to cook like this. We had Very diverse and fresh recipes. Never had a problem with portions and always lots of food in fridge for breakfasts. Such a great experience!
Nov 15, 2025
Roger Williams
As someone who has lived in laurel for some semesters, I know there as some problems with the house. However, what makes it is the people and cooperation of your fellow coopers. I love laurel and have made some really amazing life long friends. This semester has kinda gone downhill with an over-bearing entitled member who refuses to take accountability and would rather blame over 55 people for their problems. This member doesn’t even have bed bugs, just rushed to judge and yelled at everyone like it was their individual faults for it. Not to mention there is an overzealous officer who only does things for his own amusement or benefit, egging on this person from the shadows of his room. I know the reviews are intimidating, but living here is what you make of it. And truthfully, it’s one of the best options for affordable living close to UT. Enjoy your time and don’t get caught up in other peoples drama, trust you’ll love it. And do your labor 🫵🏻
Nov 12, 2025
Avery Malinak
This is my third semester in Nueces and I now consider it my home! Living at Super Co-Op has been such a unique experience compared to any other west-campus apartment I could have chosen. At the co-op, you get a direct say in the way things are run and there are also great opportunities to get involved in leadership roles. I’ve had a great time getting involved in my co-op and love the culture here! Can’t imagine spending my college years anywhere else.
Nov 12, 2025
Eric Zazovsky
Living at Halstead has been the best part of my college experience. I moved in here looking for cheap rent and a community of people I can get along with and that is exactly what I found. The self-governance aspect of living here is also fantastic. As a member of the house, you get a say in what money is spent on, what rules are implemented, and what events are hosted. Having to work with others leads to making friends really fast and everyone is genuine and inviting. I think that everyone should live here for at least 1 year since co-op living feels like a genuine college experience. Plus the food is great, the spaces are clean, and the proximity to campus is fantastic. Could not recommend more!
Nov 12, 2025
ollibaster
I have lived at Halstead for three years and consider it my home as much as I do my childhood house. The food is delicious and the people are kind. It can get a little chaotic with 75 people living together and self governing but it's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything. It has made my college experience and the positive outweigh the negatives tenfold. Living here makes your soul happy
Nov 12, 2025
Joshua Lewin
I signed up too late to get on campus housing, and I thought this would be a decent backup. After no time at all, I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. The people are all so caring, and our decision making is purely democratic. It’s got great rates, free utilities, and free homemade meals, I really couldn’t ask for anything more. Halstead is really a home to me now, and I think most who decide to live here will have a similar experience. Picture of the breezeway view is attached.
(also the review bombers are fake, we don’t have “RA’s” like they claim so I know they don’t live here)
Nov 12, 2025
Caleb Fleischmann
I love Laurel and all the people within. Every couple of weeks we have great social events and a loving community. Recently there has been some false/insensitive comments about are house from a problematic member who is in the process of moving out. I love Laurel!
Aug 19, 2025
Ethan Ginsburg
Living at Pearl was a major part of my college experience. It helped me improve my understanding of how to live wonderfully with others from various backgrounds.
I made lifelong friendships, and still enjoy going back to visit when possible!
Aug 19, 2025
Alexa Caldwell
Such an amazing experience, I'm so grateful for the family I made here. Great parties too lol
Aug 17, 2025
Freddie Bates
One of the best places I’ve lived. A caring, fun and well organised place full of amazing people who respect each other and have fun. Truly a golden experience!
Aug 17, 2025
Aynsley Ludka
Pearl street has been the most amazing experience of my life thus far. Everyone is accepted and treated like family. The food is great, having a family/community like no other is amazing. You will build experiences for a lifetime and you'll have the grace and acceptance to really become who you are and evolve. I moved here a few months after my father passed away and I can truly say, this helped me heal as a person and the friendships I made have been for a lifetime. I was able to study (to a 4.0) and flourish, all the while improving myself and meeting fantastic people with lasting friendships around the world (the price and location are phenomenal as well!).
Aug 17, 2025
Willie Martin
I lived at College Houses from 2011 to 2016 and was lucky enough to serve on the board of directors my final year with College Houses.
It was an incredible living experience. 10 years later, Most of my best friends are from friends I made at College Houses (including my wife).
The Coop is student run and organized so its members have a direct say in how rent money is allocated, where they want to spend surplus, and be involved in the creation of rules to organize and run the Coop.
