<p>Hi everyone. I’m going to be a freshman this fall and I was just wondering if there were any viable ways to “get around” the freshman no-car rule this year. I might have the opportunity to do an internship at a local congressperson’s office but the nearest bus stop to the office would still leave me with quite a walk. Any suggestions would be helpful…thanks!</p>
<p>Brian</p>
<p>There are areas around 8th-10th Ave. that some freshman used to park there cars. Just make sure the area doesn’t require permit and it shouldn’t be too hard to leave your car there.</p>
<p>If you have any upperclassmen friends who live in the dorms, you could try to get them to buy a pass for your car. (they must live in the dorms for you to be allowed to get a pass to park your car overnight).</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions everyone!</p>
<p>The South Campus Gateway offers monthly parking that freshmen are eligible for. Or, if you have a friend living in the off=campus area that has a off-street parking pass that they dont need/use, perhaps talk to them.</p>
<p>Are you sure about the bus stop? If the congressperson’s office is on Capitol Square like they all should be, the #2 bus leaves right from campus and goes right there. Parking downtown is pretty expensive so honestly a bus is a way better option even if you have a car.</p>