"Every semester has turnover. Character [of Jordan] changes every semester rather than every few years [as in the Houses]," Coleman said.
Off-Campus Housing
The quality and character of off-campus housing varies widely, students say. Still, almost any off-campus living arrangement guarantees more separation of students' academic and personal lives than in the Yard or Houses.
Some students also note short comings of particular houses. After Edmond M. Safra '98 was randomized into Currier House he decided to live off-campus next year with two friends.
"Basically I'd rather stay on campus. [However] I think I'm going to be able to be more at ease and have more space," Safra says. "I find [space] very important and I know the sophomore rooms are real small."
Safra says he plans to look for housing which would allow him to live closer to the Yard than if he were "Quadded." Eventually, Safra says, he plans to move back into on-campus housing, "if the accommodations are better."