<p>Hey!
So next year I'll be a freshman and I'm wondering what the best way to get around is? Should I bring up my car? Or buy a bike? Where do I even store the bike/park?</p>
<p>Thanksss</p>
<p>From talking with students during Campus Preview and via phone (I actually just got a call from a student a few minutes ago, and we discussed this), I’ve gathered that the general consensus is that you should bring both a car and a bike. The bike should stay in your room or outside of your dorm for when you go to class, and you’ll need the car for groceries, movies, dates(?), etc. because most students without cars just go with a friend who has one or they ride the bus (there’s an FSU one and a public one). I’ve never really felt safe or comfortable riding a bus though…</p>
<p>Oh and does anyone know what the Florida bicycle laws say about helmets? I remember they were required for kids back in elementary school, but that’s about it.</p>
<p>I think walking is the best way to get around freshman year. Having a car isn’t super necessary if you are living on campus, having a car gets expensive with insurance and related expenses and up-keep–plus parking is always a hassle. Too if you have a car it can contribute to you maybe risking getting in more off campus shenanigans than you really should–just my opinion. A bike is okay, but again you probably won’t use it too much. Maybe bring some decent running shoes and get a daily habit of jogging for exercise! If you need to get around town–bum a ride from Dnerd.</p>
<p>Tallahassee seems like a really bad city to drive in…I’m going without a car for at least my first year to save money and get some extra exercise. Tallahassee provides free public transportation to FSU students and they take you anywhere you will need to go. If you live off campus then I guess it just depends on how far away you’ll be living. When I went to visit my sister for 2 weeks I had no problem getting around by foot or bus :)</p>
<p>Don’t be stupid, you are going to want/need a car.</p>
<p>They say you don’t need a car, but I have mine, and am very glad I do. If you have a car and can bring it, I advise you do.</p>
<p>My son says that he never uses his car during the week because of the parking issues. He drives some, but not much, on the weekends and of course he uses the car when he comes home. I pay his insurance, but he said he might consider giving up the car if I didn’t.</p>
<p>For most freshmen living on campus a car isn’t a need or necessity; it’s a convenience for running around town to go to places like Wal-Mart, Publix, nightclubbing, and for driving home, shooting up to Atlanta, goofing around, etc. A need would be having a car because it’s the only way to get to your job or internship across town. If you can easily afford it, or you just can’t do without your car, bring your car. Most freshmen don’t need a car though and can get by just fine without one. You can get to any destination in the world from FSU with public transportation.</p>
<p>If you bring a bike and drive it on the streets in Tallahassee you should get in the habit of wearing a helmet, even if you think it makes you look dorky–it’s better than banging your head in an accident and getting hurt badly. Looked up law, and I don’t think you are required to wear bike helmet over age 16. Gotta be 21 to ride motorcycle in Fl with no helmet though. Riding a motorcycle without a helmet…I think that is being stupid.</p>
<p>Walking is best unless you’re an engineering major, then you’ll want a car. Eventually having a car is best, but if you live on campus you’ll seldom use it and won’t want to lose your parking spot. A bike is unnecessary, unless you want it for exercise or off-campus touring.</p>
<p>A reasonable motorcycle would be nearly ideal…but you take your life in your hands on the busy streets. When it rains, you get wet as does your backpack. Rain increases the number of accidents.</p>
<p>Buy a good umbrella and rain-resistant backpack.</p>
<p>i wish freshman wouldnt be allowed to park on campus…</p>
<p>why dont you think freshman should park on campus?</p>
<p>I’m just bringing my bike 
I’ll learn to adapt :D</p>
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<p>They should definitely make this a rule, effective next year. :D</p>
<p>Here’s my 2 cents:</p>
<p>If you don’t need it, don’t bring it. If you don’t plan on having an off-campus job and you’re living on campus. Don’t bring it. It makes me SO angry to see the SAME car parked in a great spot for 2 weeks without moving. I have a job where I get off at 2am, and I have to walk across campus to my building at 2am because some person got a great spot and they never use their car.</p>
<p>If you plan on getting a job though, or living off campus, its required.</p>
<p>I know plenty of people who carpool with friends for groceries,etc. plus all the nightlife is within walking distance from campus.</p>
<p>are we allowed to have moped’s?</p>
<p>Moped - check.</p>
<p>But you will probably be “that guy or girl” that rides around in one.</p>
<p>I’ve only seen like two people with one around campus, or maybe it was just the same person. Mindblowing.</p>
<p>Scooters are really popular in Gainesville (UF/Santa Fe College)… but don’t seem to be as practical in Tallahassee</p>
<p>lol that was actually why i was asking because I saw them all over UF but not at FSU</p>
<p>FSU is a much more compact campus, and I just don’t think there is a huge need for scooters. Parking is not as crazy far from classrooms. You can walk across campus much easier. I won’t make any disparaging comments about one campus being lazier or more nerdy.</p>