What is it like for a commuter student?

<p>I live in NYC, but not the city. I have been accepted ED and my parents will not be paying for dorms. Is it more difficult for commuter students to find their niche? are they missing out on a lot of experiences?</p>

<p>Where would you be commuting from? I mean commuting into NYC from Westchester is very different from NJ or Long Island or even within Manhattan.</p>

<p>brooklyn, its not far at all, but im pretty sure there will still be a difference.</p>