It can be tough not living on campus. As a student who lives off campus I know the struggles. At first, I thought there would be little issue in living off campus since I drove to high school everyday for three years. Let me tell you, I was wrong. Here are the top five things that annoy me as a commuter.
-
Waking up extra early:
It is bad enough I am not a morning person, but then to get stuck with an 8 a.m. class.
https://me.me/t/waking-up-early
Plus traffic…
https://tenor.com/view/bruce-almighty-comedy-jim-carrey-frustrated-traffic-jam-gif-3403955
-
Did not sign up to go to the gym:
Taking four classes in one day adds up to a lot of books, which means I have to carry all those books. But I cannot forget my laptop, notebooks, folders, chargers and snacks. If I wanted to lift weights I would have gone to the gym.
-
Naps Nap Na N No NOO:
I have no bed to take a nap on and not enough time to go home.
-
Party what party:
I miss those late night parties. Actually I miss all the parties.
-
Overall cheaper:
Renting an apartment can be expensive. Buying groceries and gas is not cheap either. It adds up!
There are some perks though. Here are my five favorite things.
-
Not having to share a shower:
Those nasty showers are no longer an issue. Also I have hot water anytime.
https://www.juicyquotes.com/got-water-heater-installed/
-
Not having just cafeteria food:
Let us be real. Cafeteria food can be gross and sometimes I just want a home cooked meal.
-
Not having to live at your school:
Personally I love not having to live at school and I can escape for awhile. Plus not having to share a tiny dorm with three others is a perk.
-
Awe peace and quiet:
Tiny dorms can come with too much noise whether from your roommates or neighbors.
-
Not having to move again and again
I do not have to stress about packing every fall and summer.
So while there are a lot of downsides to living off campus, there are some great perks. For me those perks were what made me decide to be a commuter.