<p>My son will be starting for summer B and we are debating whether he will take his car or not. Thoughts??</p>
<p>I say take it. It’s not absolutely necessary, but it makes life easier. I’ve had my car since first semester and don’t know what I’d do without it!</p>
<p>Well, first of all, where is he going to be living? on or off campus? I have my car but even if I didn’t Id look at it in a positive way: Saving money on gas, saving money on insurance. There are also many ways to get around with shuttles. Not paying for a parking decal.
Is he planning to take road trips to down town, looking to have more liberty? those are questions to consider as well.
I cant imagine not having a car, but then I’m 24.</p>
<p>Well, first of all, where is he going to be living? on or off campus? I have my car but even if I didn’t Id look at it in a positive way: Saving money on gas, saving money on insurance. There are also many ways to get around with shuttles. Not paying for a parking decal.
Is he planning to take road trips to down town, looking to have more liberty? those are questions to consider as well.
I cant imagine not having a car, but then, I’m 24.</p>
<p>Car is essential</p>
<p>I didn’t have a car my first year…it wasn’t too bad.</p>
<p>My daughter is also starting Summer B as a freshman - she is living on-campus, and we are planning on leaving her car with her there. Not that she will need to use it much, but we live 2 hours away, and this will make it easier if she wants to come home for a visit during the session.</p>
<p>I didn’t have my car with me freshman year and it was perfectly fine. Whether you want to bring it or not is purely your decision, however, from experience I will tell you that it is NON-ESSENTIAL.</p>
<p>Unless your child currently drives a lot (to go shopping, hang out, etc) he/she probably will not miss it. However, if you live in an apartment-style dorm (with a kitchen), having a car will be much more necessary especially to go to buy groceries and whatnot.</p>
<p>Although there are methods of alternative transportation Orlando is very spread out. Personally as a freshman I was very very happy to have a car on campus. My roommate didn’t have her’s until 2nd semester and was always asking me to drive her to Wal-Mart, Publix, etc.</p>
<p>Orlando is pretty spread out so I would recommend a car (unless your son wants to be confined at school). It’s not necessarily essential, but it makes it much simpler to run errands, go shopping, entertainment, etc.</p>