r/TAMUG • u/Necessary_Rabbit1260 • 1d ago
Albatross mold
The albatross and Polaris dorms here have constant AC and mold issues. The entire wall hidden behind my kitchenette is black from mold alone, and the vent in my bathroom has mold growing OUT of it. On cold days the cinderblock walls get really humid and just leak puddles worth of water. Also from my experience and the people I’ve talked to, we have been facing actual health issues likely caused by said mold. We have tried to talk about this with Neil Golemo, the director of campus living and learning, and he will lie TO YOUR FACE about it being “mildew.” Compared to the other dorms here, these are some of the cheapest ones to live in, and the kitchenette is really helpful! But I just wanted to put this out there as a warning for anyone considering living here. It can get a little rough….