<p>I’ve got a car here as a grad student, and it’s fairly useful. A monthly parking permit is only $35, and there’s tons of parking on campus (and a permit is good for all non-reserved spots on campus).</p>
<p>I don’t think I would have needed it as a freshman since you’ll be living in a house and on a meal plan, while I have to cook all of my meals and the car is a huge help for hitting supermarkets. Most of your entertainment will probably come from hanging out with friends here, so you shouldn’t need it to get places.</p>