<p>I currently am attending a state university in New Jersey, which is about a 1.5 hour commute each way. So far it hasn't been bad and I haven't missed a day of classes halfway into my first semester. However, I'm thinking about transferring to an in-state university (SUNY Stony Brook). This is due to the better name at SB and, more importantly, the out-of-state tuition I'm currently paying is a bit outrageous and, being in-state, Stony Brook would cost me about 60% less. </p>
<p>The thing is: from Brooklyn to SB is about a 2.5 hour commute (one-way) using the subway and transferring to LIRR, and I'd need to get to campus 4 days a week. I think I could handle it and use the time on the train to complete homework and study. Also, it's considered the reverse commute so things shouldn't be too hectic. Moving closer to SB is non-negotiable due to my SO needing to be within close proximity to Manhattan. </p>
<p>I would like to see if any of you have any experience with a length commute to your university and if it was at all torturous. Also, if let me know if you think I'm crazy. Thanks</p>
<p>that’s insane! you said yourself that you’ll save a lot of money by transferring to an in-state school, so use the extra money on housing near SB!</p>
<p>Two and a half hours, one way, four days a week–that seems a bit ridiculous. You mentioned that your SO has to be in proximity to Manhattan. Is there really no way for you two to compromise, maybe both commute?</p>
<p>I think it’s actually fairly reasonable. You’re already commuting 3 hours a day (train or car?), so the extra two hours isn’t really that big of a difference.</p>
<p>One thing I think people should keep in mind here is that there is a huge difference between driving and taking the train. When you drive two hours to school, that time is gone. When you take the train, you can use that time to eat, sleep, do homework, read, etc.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be able to do that, but maybe it’s easier when you’re on a train rather than driving. I just can’t imagine sinking that much of my day into traveling.</p>
<p>As long as you use the time productively, it should be fine. You might run into issues with a lack of internet if you need it, but if you prepare ahead of time (ie look up readings), you’re good.</p>
<p>There’s a HUGE difference between commuting by train and having to drive it yourself.</p>
<p>I would never do it myself, but it seems like it might be worth it (both in education and money) for it to work.</p>
<p>I think 90 minute commute each way is already somewhat crazy, but if you can be productive in that time I don’t think adding 30-60 minutes would make a huge difference.</p>
<p>My commute to classes is 10 minutes (by car) so I can’t even imagine… I think it might work well at first but after doing it for months I feel like it would really drain a person.</p>
<p>One of my good friends has a 2.5 hour commute (train) to school, and she hates it. I think it’s made it really hard for her to be involved on campus. But, it’s doable.</p>
<p>I am also in the Brooklyn area, and when I visited Stony Brook, someone in my group asked if it’s possible that one can commute from the Brooklyn area to Stony Brook. The student tour guide told us that if we are from the five boroughs that it’s recommended that we live on campus.</p>
<p>And MTA is going to burn a hole in your pocket from all that traveling. We already pay $2.25 for a bus/train ride… Need I say anymore? Lol.</p>
<p>Housing is a good idea, or go to a CUNY. But from what I see, you go to school in New Jersey, so I’m assuming CUNY wasn’t a choice of yours? Everyone has their reasons for not attending one. </p>
<p>Since you’re in Brooklyn, why not try Brooklyn College if you want to be really close? I know that’s an absolute option if things don’t work out for the private and SUNYs I applied to. </p>