As a transfer and commuter student of the University of Maryland, College Park, there are a variety of struggles that we go through, in addition to the struggles of as college students. Here are just some of them!

1. Not knowing anybody

Me on the first day of classes

2. Taking the bus, metro, or driving to school

Not as cool as driving to high school

3. Spending money on STAMP fast- food or taking a home lunch because Diner food is way too expensive

Because of food I am broke AF

4. Coming to school or class too early

SHOUT OUT FOR ALL THE SOFAS AND COMFY CHAIRS AROUND CAMPUS! You can read my article about the best napping spots at UMD here: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/best-napping-spots-at-umd

6. Studying in the most random places

Sometimes a library won't cut it and not having a dorm sucks

7. Crashing at a friend’s dorms or apartments

SLEEPOVER!!

8. Your class schedule is based on the bus or metro schedule

Eventually, you become used to it

9. Not able to participate as much in clubs and extra activities as much

I have always wanted to join Quidditch

10. Having limited or none experience of living campus

Sorry, Mom and Dad! Living on campus or away from home will be the best one of the college's experiences and will benefit me in the long run!