Now you have all the pros and cons laid out for you to think hard about the best option for you. I enjoy driving, having time alone (I have 4 siblings) to listen to my music and just relax. Then you have all your additional living expenses, and that can add up to more than the dorm room cost I mentioned above. There are plenty of student activities to get involved with in college where you can develop your interests and make friends at the same time. Try to plan sleepovers for Friday or Sunday nights to get in one less commute. If you take public transportation, you can be productive by watching lectures or reading. This could be more or less expensive than room and board. We Used to Hate Commuting. Now We Realize We've Lost Something. My friends also kept me updated on what was going on on campus. Sure, but you are better off having a place to yourself than having a roommate and a twin bed. And we did. At orientation and at open houses during the first week of (or week leading up to) fall semester, there are tons of special activities explaining how you can get involved on campus. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Sat Mar 4 2023 - 05:00. I remember how we told each other everything, good and bad, and received hugs all the same. Help. My parents were so happy with that because my sister chose to go away for college for all four years, and she is in a ton of debt at this point. Attend campus events. Despite all this, there are some truly great features to living at home. This is about the same exact commute that I'm doing every day to get to college. Nobodys having loud sex unless your parents are cool as hell. Commuting means you are more likely to be late or miss opportunities that students living on campus may have. Through her struggles, Kahlo inspires us to create something meaningful out of the pain that we will inevitably face in life. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. When I have my own house, I plan to own as many dogs as my home will allow me to fit. Getting a job on campus would be very convenient if you lived on campus. She went on to be the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate. All of my friends were from work or in my town. Im not quite sure how my love for dogs got started, but I dont mind it. You think its a waste of time. >People really go to a job they hate for 8 hours a day (which is really
i hate commuting to college