Is there public transportation available for shopping trips etc?
Are there restaurants, shops and theaters within walking distance of campus?
A car is a good thing, because there is not a lot within walking distance of the campus. Still, my son always found a ride to something before he brought his car his second year.
I’m not sure about the availability of public transportation from campus. My D17 had to bring her car and she’s been popular with kids hitching rides to the Super Target, so I’ll bet everyone finds some way around it.