Commuting 20 mins from home vs on-campus?

XX55XX
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:15:54 +0000

I am current commuter student, and I think I will be commuting until I graduate (or transfer to another school). I live about 2.5 miles away from my school, so I had the same dilemma earlier this year that you are having now. Ultimately, I opted to save $12,000 and live at home instead.

You do miss a lot by not living on campus, but there are advantages to living at home such as:


Your parents still do your laundry (maybe) and cook your meals (maybe).
There are no roommates to deal with.
You save money.


However, your enjoyment of college will likely hinge upon whether or not your school has a significant commuter student population. Where I attend college, no one besides me (as far as I know) is a commuter student. Personally, I have found this situation to be somewhat frustrating at times, since it is difficult to find people to relate to.

But, hey, if it saves money, it’s probably worth it. Join plenty of clubs in the meantime.