She decided that since the Houses were "still across the street, [I] wouldn't be lonely."

As an official Cabot House member, she says she "[walks] through the House at least once a day."

Because many Co-op residents are students who have lived for at least some time in the "real world," they say they appreciate the independence of the Co-op lifestyle.

One Jordan resident says living there is similar to living in an apartment complex, in terms of the privacy Jordan affords.

The common kitchen and dining facilities still allow students to get to know others well.

"Having been in the real world, this is a more realistic rite of passage," Han said.

Han says she feels that Jordan is "a microcosm of the University but in a fairly autonomous setting."

Before she lived in Jordan, Han moved into an apartment alone and says she felt "very isolated. Being off campus, you just don't hear about things."

Jordan vs. Dudley

While Dudley is relatively far from any other undergraduate housing, Jordan students' proximity to the Quad allows them to take advantage of the facilities Quad House residents use.

And although, like Dudley, Jordan life is much cheaper than that in the Houses, its meal system differs from Dudley's.

The food at Dudley is strictly vegetarian, and residents prepare their own dinner every night.

Jordan accommodates all types of eaters, and residents cook together only on Monday through Thursday.

In addition, Jordan's facilities are also maintained by Harvard, whereas Dudley is more autonomous.

Both residences, however, share a high student turnover rate.