Is it better to be driving distance or have to fly to your college?

College Search & Selection
1

<p>So far in my college search I have only looked at colleges that are within reasonable driving distance (about 6 hours). I feel like it would probably be a hassle to have to fly to your college...is this true? Also, i'm really close to my family and feel like if i fly i won't be able to see them as much. Again, what are your experiences?</p>

2

<p>Flying is far better. The expense, security hassles, flight delays, flight cancellations, missing connecting flights, getting transportation to and from the airports, the hours sitting around a terminal or on the tarmac, and overpriced/bad food … it’s all good.</p>

3

<p>Our daughters are 1100 miles away, so they fly. But really, they’re home about as much as I was in college when I was six hours away by car.</p>

4

<p>Driving distance ofcourse.</p>

5

<p>i do definitely think that driving is easier but i’m wondering if i should consider colleges in flying distances as well. What are your experiences with flying to your college?</p>

6

<p>Flying is fine. Once you’re more than 5 hours away it doesn’t make a difference; you come home about the same amount.</p>