UCSD or UCR? (GE's, time and money)

dyno0919
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:56:57 +0000

Adding on to the gas argument:
Take the cheapest gas price around you. Divide that by your car’s mileage, then multiply that number by the 60 miles it will take you. That’s how much it will cost EVERY DAY. The only way commuting ever makes sense is when you attend a community college or are able to schedule your classes on the same day. That way you travel less, and it doesn’t cost as much. If you plan on scheduling all of your classes at UCR for 2 or 3 days every week, then that is going to be more stressful then having your classes laid out nicely throughout the week at UCSD. Just something to keep in mind.

Assuming my car gets its top mileage, gas is around $4.25, there are 32 weeks in an academic year, and I schedule classes for 3 times a week, the cost for the year, just in gas, would still be $1440. That’s the most stressful schedule you could possibly make. Assuming a more realistic mileage for my car, gas is still $4.25 (which I still forecast is going to be a pipe dream by next year), there are 32 weeks in an academic year, and my classes are 5 times a week, the total cost is $2720. Gas is expensive, remember that. Granted, my car gets between 12 and 17 mpg (I calculated the second one with 15 mpg), it’s going to be extremely expensive next year regardless of your vehicle.