Continue commuting or live on campus next year?

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<p>I currently commute to college which is about a twenty minute drive away, but I am considering living on campus next year out of convenience.</p>

<p>I don't think I'm the typical commuter student as I'm very involved in a variety of clubs and the marching band, and I have a lot friends on campus despite not living there. I'm planning on joining an honor society next semester if all goes as planned.</p>

<p>In my financial situation, commuting has always been the best option as it's cheaper than living on campus. If I decide to live on campus it will cost about an extra $7,000 per year with a room and meal plan, so it's not exactly an easy decision to make.</p>

<p>My parents are iffy about me living on campus because I dormed before at a previous college I later transferred out of and didn't like dorming there. They're also concerned I'll be home a lot of weekends out of the year when I'm not busy, and aren't sure if it would be worth the money. The cost is a big concern as well, but my parents can't help me out too much financially, so my living expenses would be up to me.</p>

<p>Although I don't mind commuting and it hasn't hindered me from doing anything on campus, I think it would just be more convenient to live there because I'm so active on campus and I'm there a lot of the time anyway. I have a lot of time to think about this and weigh my options, but do you think it would be worth it to live on campus again, or should I continue to commute?</p>

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<p>If you live that close, I think it is an unnecessary and pointless extra expense. A 20 minute drive can’t be that much of an inconvenience to justify the price tag. If commuting isn’t hindering tour involvement then why change it up?</p>

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<p>Assuming you go to school 250 days/year (slightly over 8 months, but close enough), and assuming you save 40min of travel time/day, you’re paying $42 per saved hour of travel time. Is it worth it to you?</p>