My past few years at college have gone by extremely fast and I’ve been lucky enough to have a car here on campus. This year is different though because for the first time since I was 17 I don’t have a car. Having only a few months left of college I thought I could get through it but I realized it sucks and here are 10 reasons why.
1. Getting rides from friends can be difficult.
You don’t want to be annoying but when it’s 11:30 at night and your cat is out of cat food you kind of need to go to Walmart ASAP. Finding a friend that’s willing to drop everything and help you can be a struggle at times.
2. You do more walking than usual.
Sure you don’t have to worry about parking on campus, but walking around a lot can get exhausting. Sure it’s good for you but I would rather drive to Walgreens than walk 15 minutes to get there.
3. Online shopping becomes your best friend.
Getting out to the mall is basically not an option anymore so if you really want that 7 for $27 sale you got to open up that laptop and wait 3-5 days for shipping. No fun.
4. Downtown Kent gets old.
Downtown is exciting when you first come to Kent and you want to explore all the shops and it’s such a quick walk but they don’t have a Forever 21 or Victoria’s Secret. If they did I would spirit downtown every day.
5. You miss jamming out in the car.
Admit it, you have put on your favorite song and screamed every word thinking you have a rock star voice. I had a car playlist and performed a mini concert to my steering wheel driving to the store. Not only is it fun to do but makes you forget about the piles of homework back at home.
6. Sometimes you just want to be alone.
Driving with your best friend to go get ice cream is all fun and games but sometimes you just need some alone time. Time to think things through or about life or anything honestly. You love your best friend and all but space is good even if it’s just for a little bit.
7. You barely get to go home.
Being only an hour away from home is nice for me because I know I can zip home for a day and pick things up, play with my dog (take some food) and be back on campus quickly
8. You would be SOL if there was an emergency.
Yes, I have a roommate that has a car and she drives me around (I love you thank you), but if she wasn’t there and something happened to my cat or me because I am so clumsy, I couldn’t get where I needed quickly.
9. People have to come pick you up.
If I ever want to go over to a friend’s house or my boyfriend’s house, they would need to pick me up which can be annoying to come get me and then drive back to their place but when I had a car I could text them saying I’ll be there soon and zip over.
10. You almost forget how to drive.
Yes, I’ve had my license since I was 16 but not driving for a period of time you kind of almost forget how to drive or park or pull out of a spot. It’s been over a month since the last time I drove so I’m allowed to have a minute or two of blanking out!
