<p>It's so boring, I live 35 mins away from school. On days that I have one class, I spend more time in my car then in class. I don't even do anything at school, went to a few frat parties but it kind of sucks commuting. Can't wait to transfer.</p>
<p>This is what happens when you don't do any research in college and apply to one school cause your parents reccommend it.</p>
<p>You might consider getting on-campus housing, such as an apartment or dorm. The school may have room or maybe you could get on the waiting list for a dorm. It may change your perception of the school you now attend.</p>
<p>So your parents recommended commuting to this school? What did they see the advantage to be?</p>
<p>i commute to school and its fine. i go to parties and everything, and i spend time in other peoples dorms. its not that bad, especially if you have to deal with it...</p>
<p>Well I wouldnt live in a dorm, when I'm 35 mins away from school. So if I did live in a dorm, I would make sure I was far away (different school). Just how I feel about it.</p>
<p>And plus gas is so expensive I don't really feel like going anywhere if frats call me up, its an hour drive around trip to my school and back home.</p>
<p>Most students at my school commute. I don't mind driving 20 miles one-way. Yes, I do spend $30-$40/week in gas but I'd rather live in my apartment than live in a dorm on campus. I live farther away from campus than many of my classmates but since I don't have much of a social life (I spend most of my time doing my own thing) it doesn't bother me. I have a cousin who lives near me but decided to get an apartment near the campus. He has his own car so he does have transportation if he had to commute but I guess he'd rather live near the campus. Either way, his parents pay for everything in his life (his apartment, his BMW, the gas for his BMW, etc). I can't believe they pay for his gas. And he happens to be one of the most self-centered people I've ever met. Go figure.</p>
<p>How much are you saving by living at home versus living in the dorm? I am just curious. It would seem that the cost of auto, maintenance, fuel could have easily paid for dorm living but I am not judging your choice. If you decided to live at home and now are resistant to going back to campus for activities.....perhaps you can have a hang out place on campus and spend more time there, greater benefit socially for your single round trip daily.</p>
<p>Another ?? You would not live in a dorm but would you live in a Frat? Is there any difference of preference there? When is rush at your school?</p>
<p>A lot also depends on where you live I'd think. I live about 35-40 miles away from UCLA, and I'm going to live on campus, because in rush hour traffic it can be a 2 hour plus drive each direction.</p>
<p>Well the thing is, my parents and I just moved to this small town. All my friends are back in another state, going to different schools. I don't know anyone here.</p>
<p>I live about 35 miles away from UCLA and I commute 4 days per week. However, I have afternoon/night classes and am able to pretty much avoid all traffic (with exceptions of course for accidents and what not). </p>
<p>Despite having to fill my tank with Premium gas, I enjoy commuting. It gives me time to relax, interestingly. ;)</p>
<p>I also dormed but did not enjoy the experience due to lack of privacy and feeling "trapped". But, I think it really is all a matter of opinion of whether you should commute or dorm/apt...</p>