<p>Obviously I have no idea if I'm in or not, but I have somewhat of a stupid question to ask: </p>
<p>I live really close to UCSD (20 mins or so), so I think that it would be pointless for me to actually live on campus. and I was just wondering if anyone else in that position (not living on-campus) could tell me how they feel about it?</p>
<p>One of neighbors goes to UCI, and chose to live at home and commute. She's never really been that social, but now she seems so isolated. I'm seeing a lot of her friendships (with people going to UCI) dwindle, because they're on campus getting involved with the rest of the student body. She IS, however, saving a lot of money by living at home. I guess you'll just have to take you social life into account, and see what would work out for you.</p>
<p>Parking is hell for off-campus students.</p>
<p>I'm living on-campus this year and going to be living off-campus next year near UTC. I'll probably be going to school by shuttle or I may buy myself a bike.</p>
<p>yea... I definately took social life into consideration, but I really would like saving all that money, especially if prices are going up. (And I'll remember the parking thing.. My friend told me that, too.) Thanks!</p>
<p>Living on campus is a very different experience. i have a friend, she lives like thirty minutes away, but its a lot hectic not being on campus. you dont have easy access to your books, your room, if you forget anything, and you miss out on a lot of the social life and the overall college experience by not living on campus.</p>
<p>Commuting as a freshman will definitely be challenging. I'm a freshman commuter, and one of the first questions I am asked when I meet people is what dorm I live in. Well, needless to say, living off campus is a HUGE turn off to a lot of people I've met. At times, I've felt like I'm a lepper or something. On the other hand, I'm saving a lot of money. However, you must ask yourself if saving ten thousand dollars a year is worth it?</p>