<p>Although I didn’t attend UNL, I lived in Lincoln for 8 years before going to grad school at Mizzou.
I can attest to the need of not needing a car at UNL. That being said, there is one caveat. If your student would be on East Campus (ag college, fashion things - you’ll know if they’d be there) a car might come in handy since they’re not really within walking distance of downtown as the main campus is. But then again, the bus system runs right past East Campus, so …</p>
<p>Comfy walking shoes, a bike (for the non-snowy months, even for the snowy months, to a point) and a healthy attitude towards walking and being outside + no car needed. Plus, it alleviates the pain of getting a parking permit and trying to find a parking spot in a lot no where near where you’d like it to be.</p>
<p>Earlier comments about getting rides from other students is usually pretty true. Between other students, the city bus system and the location near downtown, save the money and car insurance bucks and put it towards tuition. Or football tickets, if you can get them.</p>