<p>I guess I’m lucky. I live on an island, no bridge to the mainland, and neither university nor community college. My parents don’t push for community college as a cheeper alternative to university; commuting to community college as a full time student would require me either to get some kind of housing on the main land or commute by plane or boat. Even with the cheapest option, a 2 1/2 hour ferry each way, its still a $50+ round trip commute before the bus to community college. Taking a plane or faster boat bumps a commute to $70+ a day.</p>