UT Austin Jester West Dorm Room Tour

Hi there! I'm a freshmen at the University of Texas at Austin. I live in a shared room in Jester West. Jester West and Jester East rooms look basically identical so this video will be helpful for those looking into either of those dorms. This room does not have connecting bathrooms like the "suite style" rooms do; I use community bathrooms. I have had a really great experience at UT and living in Jester. Please leave comments I would love to answer any questions about dorm-living or about the university itself!
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Sink Area
1:30 Fridge + Closet
3:18 Bed Area
5:46 Desk Area
7:44 Window Area
8:58 Roommate's Side
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[@areebahmubin2236]

i’m going to be a freshman at UT in fall 2022, this was super helpful for my dorm search process! your room is so cozy and well-organized, love to see a fellow ARMY thriving 😙💜

[@AbbyMendez]

Congrats! Thank you so much I’m so glad you found it helpful! also yess fellow ARMY!!! thriving is what we deserve!!

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[@kaihutto34]

Very helpful and a special thank you for including dimensions

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you so much!

[@lilymatcha2544]

I’m committed to UT for fall 2023 so this was really helpful to see! Plus, I’m an army too and was planning on bringing my BTS posters to decorate my dorm!! :)

[@AbbyMendez]

Yay ARMY! Hook 'em!

[@hannahzhang864]

This is the most helpful UT dorm video I’ve watched! Thank you!

[@AbbyMendez]

omg thank you so much this makes me so happy to hear!

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[@camillepowers9712]

Wow, this was so amazingly detailed and helpful! Thank you! Loved the decor and plants x

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@kennethsideas84]

I agree with the other comments. This is probably the best informative UT video I’ve ever seen period.

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you so much! This makes me so happy to hear!

[@jennaarmitage4221]

This was a wonderful video! I've been watching so many of these to prepare for my own move in this summer!

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you!!! Aw so exciting!

[@beatsforhumanity5926]

This is the most helpful UT dorm video I’ve watched. thank you

[@AbbyMendez]

Aw! Thank you so much! I’m so glad!

[@anjalimistry7961]

omg thank you so much this was incredibly helpful!!

[@AbbyMendez]

of course thank you so much i’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@sharpiefineline752]

this was very informative and helpful! thanks!!

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it!

[@elizabethsorvillo769]

Thank you so much for this video! Now I know what to buy for my son!

[@AbbyMendez]

Glad I could help!

[@robertwhitejr564]

Excited

[@andrewmcosme]

This is so good!

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@bridgetgolubinski]

Nice vid, thanks

[@catc.15]

Thanks for this vid! Very helpful! Also, hi ARMY💜

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you!! Ahh ARMY! haha hi!!! i’m glad you found it helpful!

[@catc.15]

@@AbbyMendez Definitely! I’m going to be a freshman at UT this fall and most likely be living in jester. So we might run into each other and talk about BTS together lol😄

[@AbbyMendez]

@@catc.15 Nice!! that’s so exciting! what major are you?

[@catc.15]

@@AbbyMendez Vocal Performance Music Major! And you?

[@AbbyMendez]

@@catc.15 OMG that's so cool! I'm currently a journalism major but i'm switching to public relations! I hope you have a great summer orientation experience and fall semester! Feel free to reach out to me if you have questions or just want to chat! Here's my instagram: abbymmendez

[@lailacarrizal160]

I currently live in jester west and I hate it! its so "prisony"! However, I think if I had decorated as much as you I would like it more. This is fabulous!

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you! and yes i know exactly what you mean! i knew i was gonna spending a lot of my time in my room bc of covid year so i made sure to make it feel as cute and homey as i could!

[@13winds]

Wow - great job. You've got a future in video/communications. Suggestion - how about another video with your take on best dorms for freshmen.

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you so much! wow that’s so nice to hear i’m glad you liked the video! and yes good idea. honestly i feel like jester east and west are the best dorms for freshman because it’s easy to find a community in such a large populated dorm. thanks for the suggestion

[@koreanature]

Wow, Hello my friend.. All the best to your channel and hope you have a wonderful day !!!

[@samiatasnim1786]

This was actually so helpful and a really good video!!! Thanks for all the ideas as well! Do you know how different West and East are?

[@AbbyMendez]

Aww thank you!! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Yeah East and West are basically the same. The rooms look basically identical, there is no big difference between the two. I am biased and think West is better because it is connected to the main Jester center where the dining hall is and East you have to walk outside for like 30 seconds to get to the Jester Center, so it's definitely not a big deal, both are really great places!

[@astir4863]

Itsss so helpful tank you so much 🤍🤍 armyyy

[@DereC519]

thx for the help

[@sneharamanarayanan2289]

Abby you’re on my recommended!!

[@AbbyMendez]

omg!! hey! haha that’s awesome!

[@auroramontoya305]

this is so helpful thank you! have u had any issues with using community bathrooms?

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you so much, i’m so happy hear! I haven’t had any problems really, they’re always clean and it’s nice not having to deal with keeping up with your own bathroom like suite style rooms have to. The only downside is just the inconvenience of having to get shoes and a mask on to leave you room to go, but there’s always a bathroom just a few doors down so it’s that much of an inconvenience.

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I SEE YOURE AN ARMY I LOVE IT

[@AbbyMendez]

YES!! Hi ARMY!!!

[@naomia8939]

This video was extremely helpful, so thank you! I’d like to know how big the tv that you had in your room was

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you so much! I’m glad it was helpful! The TV was 32 inches.

[@albania1571]

Omg a fellow ARMY 💜 Also I'm thinking of accepting my offer but I'm not sure. What has your experience been at UT so far?

[@AbbyMendez]

Omg hi ARMY!! I have honestly had a fantastic experience at UT. I really really love it here! The campus is great, I really love the people here i've met, and the academics and the professors I've had have been super good. I would definitely recommend accepting your offer if you have an interest in UT!

[@shaltiy-elinez8351]

Hey! Amazing video! Do you know if all of the floors on Jester West have been renovated? And if you don’t mind me asking, which floor did you get assigned/choose?

[@shaltiy-elinez8351]

Also, are the washers and dryers free now?

[@AbbyMendez]

Hi! Thank you so much! I am not sure if every floor in Jester West have been renovated, I believe it might just be the lower floors, but I am not positive about that, sorry. And yes I chose to be on the 3rd floor in West. Yes the washers and dryers on each floor are free to use.

[@appreciationcomments1579]

Hey! I loved the video, it was super informative and you have a great space! Im an incoming male freshman and Im not sure whether to stay in Jester West or East. I have heard Jester West is more social (which is nice), has connected food, and is the bigger dorm whereas Jester East is quieter, further from food, however doesn't have the hot water problems and long elevator wait times that jester West has in the upper floors. Could you tell me more about the differences between West and East and which one you would recommend?

[@AbbyMendez]

Hey! Thank you so much! I honestly would recommend either of them! I wouldn't stress either way. Both West and East are very similar. Besides the differences you listed about East being slightly further from food that's really the only difference and it's not much of an issue. There are very few differences between the two. Both of them are about equally social, I think it's most likely just rumors about west being more social but it really depends on the people who stay there that year. Whichever you choose you will have a good experience in the dorms either way! Hope this helps, let me know if you have more questions.

[@appreciationcomments1579]

@@AbbyMendez Awesome, thank you so much!

[@dianaj1524]

Thanks so much for the video! Are the mattresses uncomfortable, and did you buy a mattress topper? My son’s coming in the fall and we’re coming from Illinois. We’re trying to get all the big things figured out. Thanks again!

[@AbbyMendez]

Thank you! Yes I would definitely recommend buying a mattress topper that’s what I used and I’m very glad I had it. Best of luck with move in!

[@pankace3296]

Thank you for making this, its super helpful! One question. Did you bring everything you used to make the room nicer, or did you buy it as the year went along? Im wondering whether I should bring decorations/furniture right away or figure that out with my roommates later on.

[@AbbyMendez]

Sorry for the late reply! Yes I wanted to get the most out of them so I brought all of the decorations from the beginning!

[@jmr_yt]

So helpful! I just had a question, what floor are you on because I was wondering what floor would be best and I noticed your view from out the window.

[@AbbyMendez]

I was on the 3rd floor. It was perfect for me because at least i had somewhat of a view and it’s easy-ish to go up and down 3 flights, i’d say floors 2-5 would be best so that the stairs would be bearable because sometimes the elevators can take a really long time if you’re on high up floors.

[@berryjaz]

I love this video!! Also quick question, are you able to dorm with the opposite sex at UT?

[@AbbyMendez]

Thanks! Hmm i’m not totally sure but i don’t think i’ve ever heard of anyone doing that.

[@AztecStar]

Peep the bts poster

[@AbbyMendez]

hahaha yesss of course

[@maxdelabastida5188]

How much for that room? and how much for the room for 1 person?

[@helloworld6989]

how much does it cost in total for dorm room per year?

[@virgodiaryxo]

could you do a stats video? sharing how you got in

[@AbbyMendez]

Great idea! I'll definitely look into making this video in the future. To be honest I didn't expect to get into UT at all, I had a lot lower stats than I thought I needed to get in, so it would be an interesting video. Thanks for suggesting this!

[@AbbyMendez]

Hey Jeanette! Thank you so much for asking me to make a stats video, I just uploaded one! Check it out on my channel! :)

[@eserinyt...2127]

what was the move in like? and also, how was the application process?

[@AbbyMendez]

The move in process was pretty hectic so being as prepared as possible is the best way to go into it! Same advice for application be as prepared as you can be!

[@jamiepitigoi-aron770]

What was the dorm room number? Did you like the location and view?

[@AbbyMendez]

Sorry for the late reply! I don’t remember the number but I was on the 3rd floor by the laundry room and I liked it a lot!

[@MahlahFreeman]

How long was the pole you bought for the closet?

[@AbbyMendez]

The closet width is 42” but we bought an adjustable rod for it!

[@raghavrao3024]

Hey, where did you get the fan?

[@AbbyMendez]

I ordered it off of Amazon!

[@matthiasrattansingh6775]

Can you raise the bed?

[@AbbyMendez]

Yes! you can raise and lower the bed!

[@ROG_STRIXx570]

Are you allowed to bring another chair?

[@AbbyMendez]

Sorry for the late response! Yes you are allowed to bring another chair!

[@tyleryoon195]

how is the wifi '000000'

[@AbbyMendez]

i’ve never had any problems with it on campus! :)

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[@bee-tf7iw]

heyyy what are the dimensions for the rug?

[@AbbyMendez]

pretty sure it was a 5x7 rug!

[@bee-tf7iw]

@@AbbyMendez Thanksss

[@CLKetchup]

HOOKEM BABYYYY

[@pilarrobinson6657]

Next this is me but ima have an apartment and excited to put my bts stuff army 💗💜🫰🏼

[@AbbyMendez]

Ahhhh army!!!! yes i was so excited to hang up all my bts stuff if my own room it’s so exciting!!

[@pilarrobinson6657]

@@AbbyMendez same hope to see you around in UT next year 💗🫶🏻 we should hang

[@chandinid1982]

What is the cost of dorm for single room..?

[@AbbyMendez]

The Jester single room with community bath is $15,657. Theres more information on all the prices for different rooms at the University Housing and Dining website!

[@chandinid1982]

@@AbbyMendez thank you for your reply. And the cost is for how many months or a year?

[@AbbyMendez]

@@chandinid1982 it’s for the full school year august to may

[@chandinid1982]

@@AbbyMendez you mean to say for 2 years?